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Pass On A Blessing
By Administrator | November 15, 2006
Today, at staff devotions here at Delaware County Christian School, several teachers were reflecting on the “daily blessings” they hear parents pronounce on their children. When parents pull up to the curb of Delaware County Christian School, our teachers often open the doors and help the students out of the car. This gives them an opportunity to hear the last words parents say to their children, most say “I love you” or something similar to that. However, a few pronounce a blessing, typically the same blessing each and every day! “Be an eager learner”, “Be a blessing to others today”, “May God make you a lighthouse today, shining His love” are among the daily blessings children hear.
How do their children respond to these blessings? Some smile, others seem to ignore them. But the teachers notice, if ever a parent forgets, nearly all children will ask their parent for the blessing!
What are your daily last words to your children? I know you are likely careful to say “I love you.” Each child needs to hear those precious words many times a day. However, you can be purposeful in passing on a blessing to your child. A simple, daily blessing pronounced over your child as they get up, are on their way or go to bed can build on what God is doing in your child’s heart and life. I encourage you to bless your children!
May God’s grace and peace be with you!
Mark and Ellen Strohm
P.S.
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