Give me a sweet, soothing surplus of patience to deal with my eldest daughter's sassy mouth.
Give me the benevolence to remain calm through all her whining, griping and backtalk.
Give me the speed to bite my tongue before uttering horrid retorts to her constant baiting.
Give me the strength to withstand her assaults without showing how much they hurt me.
Fortify me with the compassion to wrap her in a big hug when I really want to muzzle her.
Give me the imagination to create firm, anger-free responses that illicit desired results.
Help me find the humor in her over-the-top crankiness and outlandish actions.
Give me the wisdom to remember she is only 4 when she lashes out at her little sister.
Remind me that I deeply adore this defiant little girl, even when ugly behavior renders her unrecognizable.
Give me hope that this naughty aberration disguised as my child is only temporary.
1 comment:
I am finally reading this. Stumbled on your "comment" to a post a made back in 2009 on FB. And your sent me the link to your prayer. I need it! My guys are 9, not 4, and I need it! EAch line has its jewel. Thanks Jennifer. Belated thanks. - Sheri
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