Where You Lead

Lead With Love

The Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love.

Psalm 145:8

We’re so blessed to have a Father who guides us with love. We make the same mistakes over and over and yet He is patient and kind, even while disciplining us. Our heavenly Father is the perfect role model for how we should lead our children.

I think I’m rich in love but I know I’m not slow to anger. I have little temper explosions all day long. Others, though, are slow to anger but when they erupt, everyone runs for cover. That anger is not rich in love. I can only imagine that either of those tempers would be frightening for a child.

I need to keep in mind that my temper is mine to control. How I deal with frustrating situations or a misbehaving child is my choice, and I can choose my reaction. I must deal with my children the way that God has always dealt with me, with grace and compassion, slow to anger and rich in love.