Comments for As4Me http://www.as4me.net Thinking through the process of finding wisdom to help our three children to love the Lord our God with all their heart, soul, and mind. Sat, 13 Feb 2010 04:48:58 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 Comment on Tell a Child He’s Saved by Nicole http://www.as4me.net/2010/02/11/tell-a-child-hes-saved/comment-page-1/#comment-1675 Nicole Sat, 13 Feb 2010 04:48:58 +0000 http://www.as4me.net/?p=1946#comment-1675 she put her trust in the Holy Spirit’s ability to convince me of my salvation (or lack thereof) through God’s Word I like this - As a very controlling, hands-on person, this will be hard when we get closer to an understanding of the gospel. I need to keep it in mind. My husband went through his teenage and college years unsaved because his well-meaning mother kept telling him "You got saved when _____ " - So for him, telling him he was saved was harmful. Praise the Lord when he was out of college and facing a particularly difficult time he came face to face with his need for salvation. To this day he doesn't remember the prayer he prayed or the event that his mother was refering to. Interestingly, he never got baptized after that event. It wasn't until he was truly saved that he had the desire to be baptized. The Holy Spirit started leading instantly. she put her trust in the Holy Spirit’s ability to convince me of my salvation (or lack thereof) through God’s Word

I like this – As a very controlling, hands-on person, this will be hard when we get closer to an understanding of the gospel. I need to keep it in mind. My husband went through his teenage and college years unsaved because his well-meaning mother kept telling him “You got saved when _____ ” – So for him, telling him he was saved was harmful. Praise the Lord when he was out of college and facing a particularly difficult time he came face to face with his need for salvation. To this day he doesn’t remember the prayer he prayed or the event that his mother was refering to. Interestingly, he never got baptized after that event. It wasn’t until he was truly saved that he had the desire to be baptized. The Holy Spirit started leading instantly.

]]> Comment on Assurance and Children by Nicole http://www.as4me.net/2010/02/09/assurance-and-children/comment-page-1/#comment-1674 Nicole Wed, 10 Feb 2010 01:23:04 +0000 http://www.as4me.net/?p=1944#comment-1674 I went through a similar struggle in junior high and again in high school due to a preacher who was pretty forceful on the "if you didn't say xyz when you prayed, you're not saved." I am interested in hearing the series. I went through a similar struggle in junior high and again in high school due to a preacher who was pretty forceful on the “if you didn’t say xyz when you prayed, you’re not saved.” I am interested in hearing the series.

]]> Comment on Anger at the Supermarket by Laura http://www.as4me.net/2010/01/29/anger-at-the-supermarket/comment-page-1/#comment-1673 Laura Fri, 05 Feb 2010 04:44:05 +0000 http://www.as4me.net/?p=1934#comment-1673 So wonderful that you were able to do this Michelle! So glad she responded. I think sometimes even stories work with our 9 year old...it just depends on the situation. He usually understands the story but doesn't usually have any heartfelt change....but you never know what might trigger that soft spot in their heart. Inquisitive children have a hard time with doing things without a reason or an explanation. Keep up the good work and keep sharing it with us! So wonderful that you were able to do this Michelle! So glad she responded. I think sometimes even stories work with our 9 year old…it just depends on the situation. He usually understands the story but doesn’t usually have any heartfelt change….but you never know what might trigger that soft spot in their heart. Inquisitive children have a hard time with doing things without a reason or an explanation. Keep up the good work and keep sharing it with us!

]]> Comment on Just a Minute by Laura http://www.as4me.net/2010/02/02/just-a-minute/comment-page-1/#comment-1672 Laura Fri, 05 Feb 2010 04:38:36 +0000 http://www.as4me.net/?p=1939#comment-1672 I have been dealing with this very same thing. My youngest (6) just said the other day "when mommy says just a second it means in an hour". That pretty much hit home that I need to more precise as well. Sometimes if they are awake and I am checking e-mail I will tell them to set the timer for 15 minutes so I know how long it's been and they will know there is an end in sight...or at least when the hear the beep. It seems time moves faster when I am "enjoying" other adults....even if it is electronically. :) I have been dealing with this very same thing. My youngest (6) just said the other day “when mommy says just a second it means in an hour”. That pretty much hit home that I need to more precise as well. Sometimes if they are awake and I am checking e-mail I will tell them to set the timer for 15 minutes so I know how long it’s been and they will know there is an end in sight…or at least when the hear the beep. It seems time moves faster when I am “enjoying” other adults….even if it is electronically. :)

]]> Comment on Does the Gospel Make a Difference? by Michelle http://www.as4me.net/2010/02/03/does-the-gospel-make-a-difference/comment-page-1/#comment-1671 Michelle Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:25:09 +0000 http://www.as4me.net/?p=1937#comment-1671 I like it Nicole. Thankfully, we learn slowly-- and God's mercy is new as we renew our minds. That's a good passage to remember. I like it Nicole. Thankfully, we learn slowly– and God’s mercy is new as we renew our minds. That’s a good passage to remember.

]]> Comment on Does the Gospel Make a Difference? by Nicole http://www.as4me.net/2010/02/03/does-the-gospel-make-a-difference/comment-page-1/#comment-1670 Nicole Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:08:26 +0000 http://www.as4me.net/?p=1937#comment-1670 Today, I am meditating on "A Soft answer turns away wrath." My child is definately full of wrath and I am striving to be Christ-like by responding in a loving, kind way. These are good thoughts from you too Today, I am meditating on “A Soft answer turns away wrath.” My child is definately full of wrath and I am striving to be Christ-like by responding in a loving, kind way. These are good thoughts from you too

]]> Comment on Just a Minute by Michelle http://www.as4me.net/2010/02/02/just-a-minute/comment-page-1/#comment-1669 Michelle Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:28:31 +0000 http://www.as4me.net/?p=1939#comment-1669 Fun to see how our challenges are different, and yet similar. It's an interesting balance-- to be with them but not smother them. :) Fun to see how our challenges are different, and yet similar. It’s an interesting balance– to be with them but not smother them. :)

]]> Comment on Just a Minute by Monica http://www.as4me.net/2010/02/02/just-a-minute/comment-page-1/#comment-1668 Monica Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:20:27 +0000 http://www.as4me.net/?p=1939#comment-1668 Because my children are so small and thier needs seem to be nonstop, I don't allow myslef to be on the computer infront of them. I only use it when they are napping or asleep for the night. Besides, I am always cooking or cleaning anyway, so I really wouldn't have time to check online stuff. But I do want my children to know that mommy can do stuff aside from them in thier presence, whether that be folding laundry or washing dishes. My problem seems to be adding to the statement unnecessarrily, like "I'll give you that when I'm done with the dishes... I only have two hands." Not really helpful or meaningful at all :P Because my children are so small and thier needs seem to be nonstop, I don’t allow myslef to be on the computer infront of them. I only use it when they are napping or asleep for the night. Besides, I am always cooking or cleaning anyway, so I really wouldn’t have time to check online stuff. But I do want my children to know that mommy can do stuff aside from them in thier presence, whether that be folding laundry or washing dishes. My problem seems to be adding to the statement unnecessarrily, like “I’ll give you that when I’m done with the dishes… I only have two hands.” Not really helpful or meaningful at all :P

]]> Comment on Wipe that Frown by Michelle http://www.as4me.net/2010/01/25/wipe-that-frown/comment-page-1/#comment-1666 Michelle Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:44:08 +0000 http://www.as4me.net/?p=1923#comment-1666 Because I want to teach them that we can do right even when we don't feel like it (something I still am working on), I often say, "I don't always want to do right either, but we still must obey God." Other times I might simply respond, "Say yes, ma'am." My goal is a good response first, and then we can talk about it afterward. (along those lines, last night Laurel wanted to use my bathroom, I told her no, she burst in to tears and demanded why, I told her to obey cheerfully and then come ask why, she did and I did) Because I want to teach them that we can do right even when we don’t feel like it (something I still am working on), I often say, “I don’t always want to do right either, but we still must obey God.” Other times I might simply respond, “Say yes, ma’am.” My goal is a good response first, and then we can talk about it afterward. (along those lines, last night Laurel wanted to use my bathroom, I told her no, she burst in to tears and demanded why, I told her to obey cheerfully and then come ask why, she did and I did)

]]> Comment on When I’m Overwhelmed by Failure by Michelle http://www.as4me.net/2010/01/22/when-im-overwhelmed-by-failure/comment-page-1/#comment-1665 Michelle Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:37:00 +0000 http://www.as4me.net/?p=1921#comment-1665 Thanks for sharing, Laura. Love it when God's Word ministers healing ointment to our souls. Jesus is the great physician. Thanks for sharing, Laura. Love it when God’s Word ministers healing ointment to our souls. Jesus is the great physician.

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