Nurturing Great Kidsنموونە

Drink It In

Let’s put this verse in the context of parenting. When you receive news that your child has been a blessing to others or that they have been a good student in class—it’s like a refreshing drink. It lightens your spirit and encourages you to press on in this parenting journey. We certainly need that, as parents don’t usually receive a lot of accolades.

As parents, we may become so consumed by our own need for a “cool drink” that we forget our children need it as well, regardless of their age. When we bless our children with words of encouragement or we find a quality in them worthy of celebration—we become like a fresh drink to their spirit.

It’s easy to think that we do enough for them already. But that can’t be our attitude. We must stay in the mind-set that our words and deeds are seen as kind and uplifting to them. If you continue to foster this spirit, you can help bring them peace in the tough times and help build a good rapport between you.

Parenting Principle

A fresh drink will quench your children’s thirst and refresh their soul.

Points to Ponder

Who has been a refreshing drink for you?

How could you be more refreshing to your family?

How can you teach your children to be refreshing to others?