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Learning from children

So my daughter has my "justice gene" and really wants her brother to be punished for his actions. She will often say things like Giddy did this....that's a bad choice, then I'll agree it was a bad choice and she'll say "so he gets a spanking right?"

We spank for federal offenses in our house not misdemeanors. Well today, I was cleaning the barn out and she is yelling about how Gideon did something and he needs to be punished for it. I found myself calmly saying "Vivian you are not his daddy, I am, and I get to decide if he gets punished or not." I didn't even get to finish what I was saying before I felt God almost smile and say "NOW, now you are understanding."

I judge and say "well he... or well she....they...blah blah blah so why do I get punished more harshly for a "lesser" offense to God. Now I'm understanding 😊

Using my children to teach me lessons. I love it. Do you have any examples of God teaching you through your children?

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