Be Thankful

There's A Reason

I was always taught, there's a reason

That people do the things they do,
Though you may not always like them.
Their heart hides a secret from you.

If they're quick to bite your head off
Or constantly brag and boast,
Remember, the people we like the least
May need our love the most.

Could it be they had been abused
Or even ridiculed all their lives?
These are the type of hurtful things
That make sure their heart survives.

But, the heart that survives is hardened
And, on the seas of life, they coast.
Remember, the people we like the least
May need our love the most.

Copyright © 2003 by Claytia Doran

Survival Kit for Parents (With teenage children)

As a parent I need…

the ability to laugh

at my children’s antics;

the time to share

their moments

of pride;

 the need to praise

their separate strengths;

the faith to trust their

growing judgement;

the patience to understand

their changing moods;

the virtue to forgive

their disrespect;

the openness to learn

their ways & styles;

the ears to hear

what they are saying;

the insight to embrace

their doubts and fears;

the tenderness to understand

their broken dreams;

And wisdom to accept

That their lives are built

Just one day at a time.

                                                                        

(Author Unknown)

© 2007 Warren Tan (Adapted from A Parent’s Prayer)