I was reading an article the other day that a Mom of 4 daughters had written about raising your daughter to be kind. What a concept in this day and age?! Yes? Well, it made me think. How DO I raise a daughter that is genuinely kind? The author of this article stated that, her daughter had recently won a contest at school, and the mother of the daughter who was the runner up, called her to congratulate her and her daughter on winning the contest. Then her daughter got on the phone and congratulated them, also. She said, you could tell they were genuinely pleased for us! I thought that was incredible, and how rarely do you see/hear of this? It's a lost art!
If you want to raise a kind daughter, it starts with you Mama:) As with most things that your daughters(children) learn, they learn it from you! Your actions truly do speak louder than words. Don't get me wrong what you say is important, is very important! How you act is 10 times more important! They are watching every move you make! If you want your daughters to be kind/polite/gracious, they will learn it from you! What a responsibility! Philippians 4:8, says," Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things." This is major key to nurturing kindness in yourself, so that it can then be reflected in your daughter(s). I want to always, have something uplifting to say about someone, or not say anything at all.
This has made me take a look inward, at myself, and I definately see areas that need improvement! If you are honest with yourself, you will see the same:) He's still working on me to make me what I ought to be! I will be making a conscious effort though, to make sure, I am encouraging others and uplifting! If I see a friend in need I want to be there to help them out!
Until Next time....
