After some procrastination the kids and I talked last night about our first two focuses of the new year. The first is FOCUS on gratitude in prayer. We have committed to taking time in our personal and family prayers to remember to give thanks to Heavenly Father for what we have, what we have been blessed with and what we are grateful for. I was reminded again of this principal (it is usually not too far from my mind) yesterday in church when the bishop (what an inspired man) gave the opening prayer. He took some time to specifically state things that we are grateful or thankful for. I was particularly impressed with the thought and time to make each statement unto the Lord. Thank you Bishop for constantly reminding us. So that is our first focus. I think in doing this we are reminded of how much we truely have and how much Heavenly Father is there blessing us. It invites a spirit of gratitude into our home and hopefully will start to remind us to take careful note of what we are being blessed with each day. I have been impressed with our prayers last night and again today. I can tell the kids are trying to remember this principal. It helps for them to hear the prayers of their parents to remind them and to help reinforce this pattern.
The second Focus is for the month of February...we are starting early though and that is to read from the Book of Mormon daily. Both personally and as a family. (for those of you in our sacrament meeting, you can tell I was impacted) I let the kids choose whether we start at the beginning or pick up where we had left off before Christmas (I know, I know, I know.....) they opted to start at the beginning and to read and ponder the words of Nephi. I am excited to have this as our February Focus. The month of Love will help us with that Love of the Scriptures.
I will keep you posted on our progress!
I talked to Kris tonight and things went well today. When I called him back after I got done with everything I needed to here, he was already asleep in bed...I woke him up! Sorry honey!!!
Maybe we can get him home this next weekend.....That is my hope!
3 comments:
Okay ... stop making me look bad ... after reading your and Deanna's blogs I feel like I need to FOCUS too! Thanks for the great ideas and I am so ompressed with you as a mom!!! You inspire me ... thanks!
Wow! What a great idea. I'm sure this is something that your kids will take with them the rest of their lives. Good job Mom and Dad!
Way to inspire me too! The ideas are so simple, but I'm sure they make a huge difference. Thanks for being such a good example.
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