She teaches her mama things. This past week, she taught me about these verses:
"But I say to you who hear,
Love your enemies,
do good to those who hate you,
bless those who curse you,
pray for those who abuse you."
Luke 6:27-28
She has a friend that she sees often. This friend has given Emma lots of opportunities to practice things we have taught her ~ specifically patience and forgiveness with pettiness and standing up for her brothers by refusing to leave them out.
Well for some reason, this friend has decided she wants to make Emma jealous. She says things to her like, "{Angie} is my very best friend and you are just my friend." or even "{Angie} doesn't like you." (Seriously? Who doesn't like Emma?)
On a side note - this is just another reason I'm glad I homeschool...so my kids don't have to put up with this kind of crap every day.
Anyway, there were a couple of days within a week's time when this little girl was just down-right unkind. Emma talked to me about it after I asked her what was going on the first day. I told her we should be thankful for this experience because there are going to be many more girls who will come into her life and treat her the same way. This is an opportunity for her to practice rising above and acting like Jesus would want her to, despite what someone else does to her.
So what did my daughter do? She made pretty little hearts from clay for her unkind friend and for {Angie} as Valentine's gifts.
She wasn't petty or rude. She didn't retaliate with words. She held no grudge.
Instead, she blessed when she was cursed. She was kind to one who was unkind.
6 comments:
That's awesome Jenny. Way to go Emma! You are indeed a special little girl!
Jenny, did you just say 'crap'??
;o) Just teasing!!
How sweet that is indeed!! Love it :)
I try to reserve it, Rebecca, for very important occasions. :}
Don't you just love it when they get it and apply God's word in their daily life!! We had to address that same issue with Sarah last year and it's tough to see and hear as a Mom, but they are learning great life lessons at a young age.
She is one of the sweetest and kindest girls I know.
I love you Emma and so does the whole Ellison family!!! I hope Davis and Braelyn are as wonderful as you when they grow up.
she has learned well from her amazing mama...
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