tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095052502105059838.post3805841250457249333..comments2023-05-27T03:36:36.879-07:00Comments on He Guides Me: What am I doing wrong?Karriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04070336799070892040noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095052502105059838.post-62587408535809782422011-02-26T21:09:25.813-08:002011-02-26T21:09:25.813-08:00I know what you mean, honestly there are a lot of ...I know what you mean, honestly there are a lot of ways I don't really curtail myself that I should. Sometimes I think its better to be authentic though because if its not who I am, my kids and others will known that. I know it'd be best to work to improve myself in areas I fall short and I am trying, I could do a lot more but I'm trying and have made some changes. But judging others is somewhere I fall short. I think I tend to judge in different ways than most people do, and even judge people for how they judge others. It's a weird vicious circle. But I try to also balance it with being open with my kids about my faults. When I find myself ragging on someone else out loud I try to stop and find the positives in them too and especially point out places where I feel they are better than myself.Lisa Noelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02895762022312960022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095052502105059838.post-87448068085432882022011-02-26T13:52:15.346-08:002011-02-26T13:52:15.346-08:00Guide by example that is what we are told to do. T...Guide by example that is what we are told to do. This is much easier said than done. I try to be a kind, loving, and understanding mom the rest seems to fall into place. Keep up your good fight, they see how you lead and will in turn follow. Don't let your "worries" get in the way. (I know that is what us moms do best)Hugs you are a fantastic mom and friend.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07052147492449860485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095052502105059838.post-59181784017694290122011-02-26T00:59:14.034-08:002011-02-26T00:59:14.034-08:00I can't even imagine how hard it would be... I...I can't even imagine how hard it would be... I still have it in my mind that if I ever do get blessed with children, I will be the only influence in their lives. I obviously know and understand that isn't true, but it's still how things play out in my mind! ;)<br /><br />I have no words of advice for you friend, but I do believe that the best thing you can do is continue to be that influence to your children... they will see that and learn from you. And I am sure you are an amazing mother!S.I.F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15037271343194689612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095052502105059838.post-34810012138943448472011-02-25T18:29:20.273-08:002011-02-25T18:29:20.273-08:00I usually feel like I am the bad influence...at ti...I usually feel like I am the bad influence...at times :-) I hear you though. Sometimes I wish I could shut them away and not let them see or hear some of the things in this world...but I do believe with prayer and Godly wise intervention/parenting....they will choose the right path for their own futures. I read a lot of Proverbs to try and get inspired! <br /><br />~KimberlyKimberlyhttp://www.stinkerpinker.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095052502105059838.post-44703547297053938912011-02-25T17:37:27.820-08:002011-02-25T17:37:27.820-08:00Your kids are always going to have 'bad' i...Your kids are always going to have 'bad' influences in our lives. God has given us, as parents, the amazing privilege to teach them the right way to go. Remember YOU are the biggest influence in their lives...God designed it that way! and no, you can't control it...you can pray for them and do the right thing for them and that's all you can do! So, sounds like you are doing okay! <br /><br />MandyMandyhttp://www.thebeadingsite.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095052502105059838.post-17899381978494322702011-02-25T14:58:54.961-08:002011-02-25T14:58:54.961-08:00I feel your struggle here and wish I could offer a...I feel your struggle here and wish I could offer advice. Instead, I will offer you encouragement to keep modeling the behavior that you expect of your children because they're watching how you react as well.<br /><br />If you ever worry that the negative behavior becomes accepted as "the norm", remind yourself that it makes your positive behavior stand out even more.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15118204814132341267noreply@blogger.com