So, here we are…. writing these self-evaluation checklists and doing a studies…..and “whammo”…without expecting it, God so graciously rebuked me. Did I really think this would be mostly about “the boys”? As we began writing the self-evaluation checklist on diligence this week, I started recognizing that I am such a hypocrite.
Well, Jay wouldn’t completly agree with that…he ofen reminds me that we as parents are commanded by God to call our kids to a standard….even if/though God is still working on that same area in our own lives. Having said that, God was so kind to show me that I’m not exactly setting the example in the area of diligence and pride–well it goes without saying — I’m full of it…and I need to take the LOG out of my own eye!!! While some specific areas may be similar between parent and child, I think I’ll begin making a chart more parent friendly that will encourage my own character to grow in that area too. I’m sure it won’t take you long to see the specific areas that I struggle in, because they’ll be my own personal examples of how I lack or need to grow in that area.
I am so thankful for His grace and mercy and loving conviction!
