Words matter! They have the power mysteriously to enter our hearts and minds and lift us beyond the present moment into the presence of God himself. How important it is, then, that we mothers, shepherds of our children’s lives and hearts, choose our words to them carefully. We must deliberately aim our words at their hearts in such a way as to give our children hope, faith, strength and also to point them toward the redeeming love of Christ. We can become the affirming voice of God to our children just as we become a picture of His redeeming reality in their everyday lives. In this way we extend the gift of grace. Our words go deeply into their heart and memory as a reflection of Him.
Sally Clarkson
Excerpt taken from The Ministry of Motherhood; check out our web site at www.wholeheart.org to order this book along with many others.
There is such wisdom in your post. Wisdom each and every Mother and Father need to hear. Thanks so much for your wonderful guidance. I have learned so much from you and am so thankful that the Lord led me to your writings.
Sally,
Can I have your permission to print this quote in our next children’s ministry newsletter? I would be sure to print the author.
I enjoyed reading the above post. I just wanted to let you know that your books have richly blessed my life and changed my view of motherhood. I featured you on my blog today. I really believe in your ministry and I thank you for all those moms out there who have been encouraged by your books!
Joyce
I have decided to reread your Seasons of a Mother’s Heart. My husband out of the blue decided we needed to spend more time focused on our children. I thought it was quite a Lord thing that we both independently wanted to be better parents again, not that we were terrible to begin with, it was just commitments that were getting in the way. Anyway your book has truly been speaking to me.
Hello Sally! I don’t think time or words could express what an incredible source of encouragement you are to me! The Lord graciously uses your writing in my life time and time again. Please keep on writing!!!
I had the priviledge of attending a Mom Walk conference in Atlanta, Ga.. I am often reminded of things you shared. May God continue to bless you and yours!
Your Sister in Christ,
Jen in Al