Good Morning!! I have been continually reminded over the last two days of how unique and different all of my "little snowflakes" are. Hope you have as well!
Anyway...I'm working on something and I'm in need of some help. Many of my friends have approached me about Bible studies for their young girls. So in an effort to help them but not let too much out of the bag at the moment, here's the questions that I want to ask.....
1. What do you know about God now that you wish you knew when you were a kid (say between the ages of 8 and 12)?
2. What do you think is the biggest struggle for girls in this age range (day to day not necessarily spiritually)?
3. Do you go on "dates" with your daughter? If so, what do you guys enjoy doing the most?
If you don't have any answers that's not a problem, I just thought I'd ask.. Please let me know if you have any additional questions or comments that I haven't thought of yet. You can comment on this post or send me an email!
Thanks for your help and I'll continue to "spill the beans" a little bit more each week!!!!
Have a great day and enjoy your snowflakes whether it be your friends or your kiddos!!!!
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
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Hello sister!!
ReplyDeleteLOVE, LOVE, LOVE this!!! Here goes....
1. There are soooo many things I wish I knew then that I know now about our Father! I truly never understood the whole impact of what he is, who he is, and how he and Jesus fit into our life. I feel I was taught lots of scipture/stories, that is simply what they were for me at that tme in my life - stories. For example, Joahn and the whale, Noah and the ark, David and Goliath...They were fun and exciting, but ever explained, on a level I could understand, the impact of God in my life. I wish, and hopt the teach my girls now that they were wonderfully made, loved by God, and that he is with them always, to pul their strength from Him..I want what they learn to impact there soul, mind, and heart. I want it to be applicable to their life now and as they grow. I want them to learn more than just "storis".
2. This is a great question too!!! I think the struggles they face today are no different than when we were kids. The want to be acceped, included, liked and loved by others. I do not see my child worry so much about what she wears, how her hair looks, or if she has the most popular "stuff". I do see her really stress over school work. Work of what's to come, for example - learning cursive or math. She has a huge lack of self confidence in regards to her performance. I really. reaaly worry about her. One of the life traits I want for her is self confidence and assurance. To be an invividual and follow her own path.
3. We do not go on enough "dates" together. However, I know this would help her trmendously and she would thrive from them. I am weak in motivating myself...a little bit of a homebody...but I am great at following a suggestions from other!! =-)
You are the bomb Kristen!!!!!
Hey Kristen,
ReplyDeleteI have a coople of things for you.
1. What do you know about God now that you wish you knew when you were a kid (say between the ages of 8 and 12)? When I was 12, my grandmother became sick with cancer and moved in with us, she passed away when I was 14- it's still painful as I type this. I wish at 12 I knew that God has a plan for all of us. I remember thinking when she dies that she had spent her entire life in the church and died a painful death anyway. I was very angry and spent too long with my back towards God. I wish I had known then that my Grandmother's spirituality gave her strength and grace to die with dignity.
2. What do you think is the biggest struggle for girls in this age range (day to day not necessarily spiritually)?
I think I that age I was pretty awkward. I was so insecure about how I looked and if I was enough- smart enough, pretty enough, funny enough. I wish someone had written on my bathroom mirror how beautiful God though I was ;)
3. McKai is still a bit young- and clingy for dates, but I hope we get to have them.
Thanks for all you are doing!
Kristen