In today’s Family Minute we talked about the principle of sowing and reaping. I’d like to dive into this subject just a little deeper with you here on my blog. You know, I’ve found that in my own life there are so many times when I want my children to have more respect towards my wife and myself. There’s times when I want them to be more helpful around the house. Sometimes I want them to be more kind, or my wife to be more kind. Or it could be that I want them to be more patient. What I’ve found is that instead of demanding those things from them and asking for them, it’s really better if I exhibit these qualities myself. If I’m sowing the seeds of kindness to my wife and I’m being more patient with her, and I’m showing more patience with her and even if I’m being more patient with my children or if I’m being more helpful around the house and my children see that then chances are they will do the same for me and the rest of the family. So the whole concept of sowing and reaping is very, very important in relationships. So, Moms and Dads, next time try this: don’t just demand things from your spouse of your children. Instead, exhibit them in your own life. Develop that concept of sowing patience, kindness and helpfulness in others and you’ll see those rewards come back to you.
Until next time,
Mark
