Everything drags. The house is a mess. And an ominous gray cloud floats above my head.
I was in a sour mood. Grumpy at best. I had a few chores left to do and I wasn't pleasant.
Not that I mind chores...Usually. The anticipation of work is the worst of it to me. But when you get down to it it's not bad. (It's amazing how much thinking time you have while cleaning)
I got the vacuum out.
I plugged in the vacuum and was getting ready turn it on.Then my four year old brother walks over and asks, "Can I help?"...
I smiled. How could I be angry with the best brother in the world?
Not only did he help me, but he basically did the whole job. (Of course with a little supervision.)
Not only did he do the whole job. He did a great job.
And best of all? He asked to help. He enjoyed it too.
It's amazing how unexpected little children can be. And very observant. One thing we've been striving to do is making helping fun. Encouraging work, encouraging help, encouraging learning.
Work can be fun. With the right attitude.
Kids notice an attitude. Sometimes I am not in a good mood and my two year old brother will look at me and ask, "Are you happy?" They notice when I don't want to do something. And when I change my attitude they often do the same. If I put on a smile they get excited about the task ahead.
The main point: attitude counts. Not just that though. Attitude and our heart. Putting a smile on is important. But making that smile come from our heart is even more important.
I'm learning sincere gladness:
Light is sown for the righteous,
And gladness for the upright in heart.
And gladness for the upright in heart.
Psalm 97:11
I'm learning that work by itself may be tedious, but with a friend, -even a four year old, it can be enjoyable and rewarding:
Two are better than one,
Because they have a good reward for their labor.
Because they have a good reward for their labor.
Ecclesiastes 4:9
Both of these lessons I'm learning from little children.
At that time Jesus answered and said,
"I thank You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth,
that You have hidden these things from the wise and prudent
and have revealed them to babes.
Matthew 11:25
What are you learning from children?
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