The first part of this week was travel time for my hubby and me. Lots of time spent at the airport and/or driving to and from. In that time, I had the chance to sit down and actually read {fairly uninterrupted}.
I’m fairly sure that you all know how much I love the ministry of Compassion International {and if you don’t you can feel free to read more about my trip to Africa with them – I’ll wait for you!}. I was handed the book Just a Minute by Wes Stafford, the CEO of Compassion, and managed to read the entire book on Monday.
And wouldn’t you know it changed my week.
The premise of the book is how we never know how just one minute can make the difference in the life of a child. Maybe it’s a simple word of praise, a little something special that we go out of our way to do and it forever impacts the life of another person {big or little}.
It just made me think more intentionally. And give me a different perspective on my children.
Do you remember something specific that happened in your childhood – either good or bad that shaped who you are today? I vividly remember a fifth grade teacher of mine and some horrible, nasty Valentine’s Day card that she gave me {no really, it was THAT bad}. To this day the phrase still runs through my mind, begging me to BELIEVE that what it said was truth.
So, this week, amidst all the subjects and learning that we did together I had a few things in mind to make it a successful week with each of our kids – think before speaking and intentionally choose the words that come out of my mouth.
Words that will encourage. Uplift. Build up. Cause giggles. Make little faces smile.
In short – take ‘just a minute’ to bless my children’s lives in the midst of all the busyness and make my words count and be encouragement. Words that will nestle in their hearts and stay with them for years to come.
Will you take just a minute with me today too?
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