"You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise."—Deuteronomy 6:7 ESV
If you’ve been blessed with children, you know that gratitude doesn’t come naturally for them. We all must be taught to express gratitude. But few things are more remarkable (and unusual) in children today than when they’re known for their thankful, contented spirit.
While teaching and instruction have their place in growing gratitude in our kids, the best teacher of all is our example. Do your children hear you thank your husband when he tackles a home repair job? Do they hear you express gratitude to the Lord and to others for both little and big things throughout the day?
Conversely, do they hear you grumble when your husband delays in meeting up with your appointment by needing to see one extra client or when you get a flat tire or the TV at home have issues?
Gratitude is more effectively caught than taught. How contagious are you, especially at home?
If you’ve been blessed with children, you know that gratitude doesn’t come naturally for them. We all must be taught to express gratitude. But few things are more remarkable (and unusual) in children today than when they’re known for their thankful, contented spirit.
While teaching and instruction have their place in growing gratitude in our kids, the best teacher of all is our example. Do your children hear you thank your husband when he tackles a home repair job? Do they hear you express gratitude to the Lord and to others for both little and big things throughout the day?
Conversely, do they hear you grumble when your husband delays in meeting up with your appointment by needing to see one extra client or when you get a flat tire or the TV at home have issues?
Gratitude is more effectively caught than taught. How contagious are you, especially at home?
No matter who is in your family or your circle, make sure your gratitude attitude is worth catching. Remember that it’s contagious either way!
Shalom
