By MAD21
My oldest gave in to temptation this week. There was a situation at school where she saw something she wanted and in her sweet six-year-old mind thought she could lie her way into obtaining it, innocently of course. What started out as a lie of omission, turned into a lie of deception, that turned into a full-on denial of the truth.
A pink-slip followed, along with discussions, notes of apology, 20 "I will not lie" written, reasons given as to why lying of any kind is wrong, and Friday afternoon movies cancelled.
In all of the discussions, I couldn't help but think about how many times we are tempted during the day. All of us, tempted to tell that little lie "that won't matter to anyone." I think most times (at least I hope) we are able to turn away from the temptations to lie. But how often do we make things up to get out of having to do things or go places... and how often do our children hear us? How often do we justify our behaviors or choices... and the children are watching?
I think it's interesting that sometimes the way God chooses to teach us is through us teaching our children. I'm glad to have seen his fingerprint in this experience with my daughter. It's a good reminder to watch myself, and make sure I'm setting a good example.
Fellow blogger Beki at The Rusted Chain has a really great weekly post she does every Friday called "Fingerprint Friday." We are to look around and see where we can see God's fingerprints. Is it in nature? Kids? Animals? Anywhere? Go find out where Beki saw God this week, and be sure to check out the other bloggers who linked their stories as well.