{"id":1141,"date":"2022-06-06T03:52:16","date_gmt":"2022-06-06T03:52:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplestepsbyjen.com\/?p=1141"},"modified":"2022-10-21T12:22:26","modified_gmt":"2022-10-21T12:22:26","slug":"how-to-parent-with-the-fruit-of-the-holy-spirit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplestepsbyjen.com\/index.php\/2022\/06\/06\/how-to-parent-with-the-fruit-of-the-holy-spirit\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Parent With the Fruit of the Holy Spirit\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>One of the great things about parenting with the Holy Spirit is that you are able to plant good seeds into your child\u2019s heart. Your child reaps from what you sow into them, whether it\u2019s through prayer or being generous with your love and attention. Harvesting season is sure to come soon!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now when it comes to experiencing the fruit of the Holy Spirit in your daily life, it is important to abide in Him ( remain close to the vine) and meditate on His character.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-pinterest wp-block-embed-pinterest\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How To Parent With the Fruit of the Holy Spirit\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/ext\/embed.html?id=842876886524013116&#038;src=oembed\" height=\"775\" width=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" ><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Let\u2019s now build the fruit of the Holy Spirit inside of you as a parent:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>God is love:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use words rooted in love and not in fear. \u201c I accept you and I love you\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>God is faithful<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your child is working on a long project and is getting frustrated, it\u2019s okay to say \u201c let\u2019s take a deep breath and try again later\u201d or model the words \u201chelp.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>God is Goodness<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Model righteous living. Point out times when your child is behaving appropriately. \u201cI love when you share with your sister.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>God is peace<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Give MORE attention to how your child is hosting God\u2019s presence; HIs peace, righteousness and joy than times when they misbehave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>God is self-control<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be okay in admitting when you are feeling emotionally out of control by saying how you feel, \u201cmommy is getting angry but she is going o put her hand on hear, smell the flowers, then blow out the candles.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dedicated-artisan-9962.ck.page\/86ef355e1c\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/simplestepsbyjen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Confess-5.png?resize=582%2C753&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1150\" width=\"582\" height=\"753\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/simplestepsbyjen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Confess-5.png?resize=791%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 791w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/simplestepsbyjen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Confess-5.png?resize=232%2C300&amp;ssl=1 232w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/simplestepsbyjen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Confess-5.png?resize=768%2C994&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/simplestepsbyjen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Confess-5.png?resize=1187%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1187w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/simplestepsbyjen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Confess-5.png?resize=46%2C60&amp;ssl=1 46w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/simplestepsbyjen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Confess-5.png?w=1545&amp;ssl=1 1545w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 582px) 100vw, 582px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Parenting the Fruit of The Holy Spirit<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/simplestepsbyjen.com\/index.php\/2022\/01\/24\/39-positive-affirmations-for-children\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">39 Positive Affirmations For Children<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>God is joy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Laugh with your children. \u201c Have a tickle contest!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>God is kindness<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Model the words thank you and please when your child does something good for you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>God is gentleness&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Speak in a tone of a voice that is gentle towards your child. You can still get your point across when you speak to your child. Firmly redirect your child on the correct path without losing your cool. If you feel yourself getting out of godly character, then give yourself a few minutes to breathe and to regroup.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>God is patience<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your child has trouble waiting, you can teach them waiting skills by counting aloud to 10 or using timers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also give positive statements:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201c Don\u2019t give up\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201c You can do it\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201c Just keep trying\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cNIce waiting\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/simplestepsbyjen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/image-1.png?resize=800%2C533&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1144\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/simplestepsbyjen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/image-1.png?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/simplestepsbyjen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/image-1.png?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/simplestepsbyjen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/image-1.png?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/simplestepsbyjen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/image-1.png?resize=90%2C60&amp;ssl=1 90w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/simplestepsbyjen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/image-1.png?resize=420%2C280&amp;ssl=1 420w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Fruit of the Holy Spirit starts as a Relationship with Him<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember developing the fruit of the Holy Spirit, requires a relationship with God. Like a tree he will water your heart with His Words and presence. When you allow Him to take complete reign in your life you will begin to see Him reflected inside of you as you parent your child.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the great things about parenting with the Holy Spirit is that you are able to plant good seeds into your child\u2019s heart. 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