When was the last time you had to remind yourself to breathe?
Unless you're exercising, breathing is the most natural thing. But what isn’t easy or natural is using our breath the way God intended.
Too often, we use our breath to say words that are mean, sarcastic, and rude. Our kids hear our speech and begin imitating our volume, tone, and vocabulary.
Instead of using our breath in negative ways, we should follow the advice found in Psalm 150. Verse 6 says, “Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.”
Instead of complaining and bickering, use your breath to thank the Lord for his goodness and grace. The more you praise him, the more your kids will also develop an attitude of gratitude.
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