Grace

^"8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— ⁹ not by works, so that no one can boast."  Ephesians 2:8-9

I can get into drill sergeant mode when we are trying to instill new habits.  Do my kids know that my love is unconditional?  Do they know I love them even when they leave the cereal bowl out, when clothes are left on the floor, when the bus honks and they still haven't brushed their teeth? The Lord loves me when I've neglected to clean my heart of the sin the keeps me in close fellowship with Him.  I need to pour out this same grace and love to them. " Lord, help me to train them with the same gentle, patient love you use to train me."

Need to work on:  Attitudes!
Improvements:  Daughter has been much more eager to clear her area!