Disciplining My Daughter

I pray in the name of Jesus Christ.  Lord, …

Michael, don’t start. You’re distracted. Come back when you can focus on me.

Ok.

…

Lord, I ask for your guidance tonight. I am so saddened by my loss of temper with [my daughter]. How can I be a better father to her? How can I help her to understand how to listen and obey?

That’s a good question Michael. Let me know when you figure it out.

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Putting the Lord in the Drivers Seat

Today, I decided that when I am being productive at lunch (praying, Bible study, Agape Project, freelancing), I will use the passenger seat.  This gives me more room (away from the steering wheel), as well as metaphorically frees up the driver’s seat for the Lord.  So, in my mind, the Lord is now in the driver’s seat.  I think that’s a valuable concept to hang on to.