We can afford it.
Technically, we have the time free,
but we said no.
It wasn't because we were being mean.
Sometimes, we have to say no to a child to protect them, for character development and growth, or to allow for more family time.
And, other times, there is something better,
like a better choice for our child, time, or resources.
Yet, I have to wonder, at the times the Lord told me 'no.' Perhaps, He protected me with a no, developed my character, grew patience, or allowed room for something better in my life.
And, today, I am thankful for the blessing of no.
~ Dorie
...continuing my gratitude listing...
966. the answer of no, because He knows better than I
967. having wisdom and courage to say no to our children when necessary
968. baking light chocolate cookies from the same recipe my mom and great-grandma used
969. surprising our children with a Valentine's Day treat
970. being surprised by my husband with a Valentine's Day treat for me
971. chocolate cappucino flavored coffee one morning
972. taxes completed and filed
973. time outside
974. good friends for our oldest son
975. finding a fabulous curriculum sale
976. having time to exercise
977. playing card games with my daughters
978. an opportunity to help a friend from Bible study
979. being blessed by that same friend with an organ for the children
980. organ music in the house for the past two evenings
981. a new garden taking shape
982. the freedom of letting go of things
983. taking the new camera 'out for a spin' {no pictures to post yet...still learning}
984. desire to learn and try new things, and opportunities to do so
985. sharing life with my family
...and so it continues...
I, too, am thankful for the blessing of "no."
ReplyDeleteI'm continually amazed at this - and other - lessons that I learn as I parent our children. Just as I always seek what is best for them, be my answers to their requests "yes" or "no", so God does for me.
Have a great day!
Tracey, I, too, am amazed by the "lessons I learn as I parent." Being a parent has been filled with perhaps more lessons for me than our children :-)
Deletewe just led a lesson in childrens church on having patience.... and the word no came up.. beautiful
ReplyDeleteSaying no is such a disciple - and I'm learning that it really can be a blessing once I step back from the rush of the moment! Can't wait to see what you take with your new camera :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Aurie! I took the new camera to the playground with the children. I was really getting the hang of it, when I filled our really small memory card. Ooops. I had left the 16GB card at home. I'm hoping to take it out again later this week.
DeleteI'm learning this lesson right along with our children... how gracious our Lord is with us! God bless you all!
ReplyDeleteoh the blessings of no...so true...sweet list....blessings~
ReplyDeleteA new camera! Wow! The best part is that I know you will not only use it to record and capture the beauty around you and in your family, but also here on the blog(s) to be a testament to God.
ReplyDeleteMany blessings indeed!
Saying "no" is so hard, but so worth it sometimes! I often have to remind myself that saying "no" to one thing means that I am actually saying "yes" to something else!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see the photos from your new camera! :)