Who's the fairest one of all?
A blank slate has been delivered to you and you have the huge responsibility to write on it words that will last a lifetime. What your child sees in your eyes and actions is the foundation for how he/she will see him/herself throughout life...
A grown person can still hear in their ears:
"You'll never amount to anything.
You are so clumsy.
Why can't you be like so and so.
Guess you'll never be good in math.
Yah He's just like his father (this can be good or bad).
I don't know why God gave you such a squeaky voice.
Judy was a mistake." etc
What have you been writing? What have your actions and words written on the foundation of your child's life?
Here's some good things to say:
Psalm 139:14 ,“I am fearfully and wonderfully made.
Psalm 17, "I am the apple of His eye.
Deuteronomy 7:6, "His treasured possession."
I'm so glad that God gave me YOU!
He sees you as a person with worth, a person who will go far in life and accomplish much for Him. He has a plan and a destiny for all people. It is a plan for good, and not for evil. He has given gifts to each of us. God has planned much for you. He has given you a gift to develop and use for His glory. God thinks the world of you – so much so that He died for you. You are that important to Him.
Listen to little Jessica as she affirms herself! I'm very sure that she did not just come up with this attitude herself. Someone has been her mirror and she has believed what she has seen and heard!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qR3rK0kZFkg&NR=1&feature=fvwp
Just know it is never too late to turn things around. Being an avid gardener I have had to dig up "established" beds that were rooted very deeply. It was A LOT of work....but not impossible. If you have mirrored bad images ...start fresh. If you need to apologize do. Regardless begin today to intentionally mirror to your child how the Lord sees them and let them know they are loved and are valued.
Ps I realize it is hard for parents with erroneous self image to speak positive images into a child. If this is you find someone that you can talk this out with and get back on the road to emotional health and wellness.
www.comeinandrest.com
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