{"id":1499,"date":"2012-09-14T06:00:25","date_gmt":"2012-09-14T11:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/girlfriendscoffeehour.com\/?p=1499"},"modified":"2013-01-24T18:23:15","modified_gmt":"2013-01-24T23:23:15","slug":"resolution-for-women-chapter-11-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/girlfriendscoffeehour.com\/wordpress\/2012\/09\/14\/resolution-for-women-chapter-11-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Resolution for Women: Chapter 11 Review"},"content":{"rendered":"
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1 John 3:18<\/h2>\n

\u201cWe must not love with word or speech, but with truth and action.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Loving our children through action is not something that I have been the best at doing! \u00a0I have to admit that right here, and right now, that I have not always been the best at showing my love to my children, or my grandchildren. \u00a0I haven’t been the best at sharing the joy they all give me when I am with them, or when I think of them. \u00a0I know I have a lot of things to work on….and this chapter was a reminder of that…loud and clear.<\/p>\n

My children are grown and gone. \u00a0I am the mother to two beautiful daughters, and two amazing step-sons. \u00a0I LOVE these kids with all my heart and soul, but to be honest, I have a hard time showing them how I feel about them. \u00a0I KNOW I need to work on this!<\/p>\n

I am the grandmother to ten of the most amazing grandchildren, ranging in age from 15 yrs old to 10 months. \u00a0I have to admit that it hurts when I hear “Nonnie, I don’t like coming to your house because it’s boring.” \u00a0And you know what? \u00a0They are right! \u00a0It is boring here! \u00a0I AM BORING!<\/p>\n

I have had to sit back this week and really look at who I am to my kids and grandkids. \u00a0Do they really know how much I love them? \u00a0Do they really know how much they mean to me? \u00a0Do they really know how BLESSED I feel to be their mom, step-mom, and grandmother? \u00a0I’m not sure of that answer.<\/p>\n

As I’ve read this chapter and prayed about what I was going to share today, I really felt that I needed to remind all of us who are mothers and grandmothers, what an awesome privilege we’ve been given by God to have these amazing little people in our lives.<\/p>\n

We need to realize what a huge honor it is to have been trusted by God to rear these beautiful creatures that He created.<\/p>\n

We need to realize what an honor it is to be called Mother and Grandmother.<\/p>\n

For those of you don’t have children yet, you need to realize what a huge impact you can have on your nieces and nephews, or your neighbors kids, or friends kids! \u00a0What an honor it is to be able to share the love of Christ with them. \u00a0Don’t let an empty womb stop you from reaching out to others kids and being the Light in their worlds!<\/p>\n

We need to realize what a joy it can be to rear these amazing little creatures into responsible, amazing, God-honoring, adults, who in turn, give the same to others in their lives.<\/p>\n

We also need to realize that it’s never too late to start. \u00a0THAT is where I am today, at this very moment.<\/p>\n

I RESOLVE, FROM THIS MOMENT ON TO BE THE BEST MOM, STEP-MOM, AND NONNIE THAT I CAN BE. \u00a0I resolve to teach my kids even more who Christ is. \u00a0I resolve to continue to teach my grandkids who Jesus is, and why He is important to them. \u00a0I resolve to become a better step-mother. \u00a0I resolve to become a better mom. \u00a0I resolve to stop being boring!! \u00a0(this is a big one, by the way!! LOL)<\/p>\n

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I want God to bless my children and grandchildren, and what better way than to start being a blessing to them.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Granted, I haven’t been a horrible mother and grandmother. \u00a0But, I have much room for improvement! \u00a0And that is what I am going to focus on.<\/p>\n

I want to encourage you to find something that your child, young or old, loves doing and then make a promise to yourself that you are going to step out on a limb, out of your comfort zone, and actually DO that thing, whatever it is, with them! \u00a0Maybe your son loves football. \u00a0Go to a football with him. \u00a0Maybe your daughter loves designer clothes, or funky clothes. \u00a0Go find a funky clothing store and go shopping with her. \u00a0Maybe your grandson loves playing in the sand. \u00a0Go find a place that you and he can go to build sand castles together! \u00a0Maybe your granddaughter loves being a princess. \u00a0Find a place that will allow her to try on princess gowns, and take pictures. \u00a0Whatever it is, DO SOMETHING with them!! \u00a0REACH OUT TO THEM!! \u00a0I’m preaching to the choir here, too, Ladies.<\/p>\n

As I write, I am becoming more and more excited to step out of my normal boring “mom\/Nonnie” mode, into the world that allows me to create precious memories together with my kids, and grandkids. \u00a0It all starts with me.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

It ALL starts with ME.<\/strong><\/em> \u00a0I have a choice to be the kind of person I want to be in the lives of these precious souls in my life. \u00a0I have a choice to be a part of their lives, or not be a part. \u00a0I have a choice what part I want to play in their lives. \u00a0A significant part, or nothing at all. \u00a0It IS MY CHOICE<\/strong><\/em>!<\/p>\n

I have the choice to sit down with my kids and tell them just how much I love them, and then SHOW them!! \u00a0I was speaking to my Life Coach today about this very topic today. \u00a0She gave me some amazing ideas on how to love on them in action, not just in word. \u00a0Sending little care packages to them, far or near. \u00a0Sending cards in the mail. \u00a0Sending coupons that allows them to pick a special place that they want to go on their birthday, with YOU!! \u00a0Sending them their favorite candy. \u00a0Sending them a magazine, for the older kids, of their favorite sport, dreams, or hobbies. \u00a0Thinking outside the box on how to better love on them! \u00a0Pinterest has some amazing ideas on FUN activities for kids.<\/p>\n

Granted, life is not all about having fun with our kids….but it IS about creating memories<\/strong><\/em>. \u00a0Good memories. \u00a0Memories that your kids\/grandkids will look back on and smile. \u00a0Attending my stepfathers’ funeral this week helped me realize the many wonderful memories that I have of him. \u00a0I want my kids \/ grandkids to look back on my life, when that day comes, and say “I will miss the amazing times we had together!” \u00a0What a beautiful legacy to leave behind!<\/p>\n

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Loving My Children<\/h2>\n

I will demonstrate to my children how to love God with all their hearts, minds, and strength, and will train them to respect authority and live responsibly.<\/p>\n

I will also resolve to make time for each of my children to spend quality time with them, and get to know them and who God created them to be.<\/p>\n

I will also resolve to put aside the “stuff” of the day once a week to do something FUN with my kids!<\/p>\n

(Okay, so the last two lines are mine!!)<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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If you are ready to sign your name to this weeks resolution<\/strong>, <\/strong><\/p>\n

please join me.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Christi Wilson<\/em><\/span><\/h2>\n

September 14, 2012<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Your Assignment:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Today, I challenge YOU. \u00a0What will YOU do this weekend to show your love to your child? \u00a0 Tell us about it, and how you approach your child or grandchild with this idea. \u00a0If you need ideas, go to Pinterest<\/a>\u00a0or call a friend and brainstorm together. \u00a0Whatever you do, DO SOMETHING<\/strong><\/em>!! \ud83d\ude42 \u00a0 Pray and ask God to give you ideas….He will answer those prayers!!
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___________________________<\/p>\n

Let’s Pray:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Oh Father God, I admit that being a mom can sometimes be one of the hardest jobs You have ever given me. \u00a0There are times where I just want to give up, and say I quit! \u00a0There are times where I feel so very inadequate. \u00a0And times, where I wouldn’t trade my job for anything in the world! \u00a0Lord, I need You every single day to help me be the BEST Mom\/Grandmother I can be. \u00a0I pray that You will guide each one of us Lord and give us the wisdom, courage, boldness, and JOY, that it takes to be a Mom \/ Grandmother.<\/p>\n

Lord, for those women who do not have children, I pray that You will give them ideas on how they can reach out to the children in their family, neighborhood, church, or community. \u00a0Lord, help them be the Light that You have created them to be in the lives of kids who need it. \u00a0Help them to see that they have a very important<\/em> role in the lives of children all around them, and then help them do what You have called them to do.<\/p>\n

Lord, I give You all praise, glory, and honor for all that You are, all that You have been, and all that You will be in our lives, and in our kids\/grandkids lives. \u00a0In Jesus’ precious Name, AMEN!<\/p>\n

___________________________<\/p>\n

I’ll be back on Sunday to post your reading assignment for next week!<\/p>\n

Living Intentionally to Be the BEST Mom and Nonnie that I Can Be Through Him,<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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