Be joyful always

   Ethan spilled an entire bag of rice on the floor while I was making dinner last night.  James can and swept it up, I finished dinner, we ate cleaned up and everyone got ready for bed.  Then, I walked into the kitchen to find Ethan sweeping.  It must have looked like fun when dad was sweeping earlier.  

   This made me remember, that as parents, we are always being watched.  The way we go about our everyday chores impacts how our children will view their chores.  When we obey our Father in heaven and joyfully go about our day, we are setting into motion a joyful obedience in our children.    

Be joyful always;

pray continually;

give thanks in all circumstances,

for this is God's will 

for you in Christ Jesus.

1 Thessalonians 5:16