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2 A faith that sticks is a faith that is shared heart to heart!

3 1 Thessalonians 2:8, Just as a nursing mother cares for her children, 8 so we cared for you. Because we loved you so much, we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well. 11 For you know that we dealt with each of you as a father deals with his own children, 12 encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory.

4 Everyone is looking for the same thing in relationships and that is this---

5 Everyone is looking for the same thing in relationships and that is this--- finding someone who is safe.

6 Parenting Principle of Connection The great challenge in parenting is 1) finding our child s heart. 2) nurturing that heart!

7 1 Peter 4:8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.

8 Every family interaction is either contributing to closeness or tearing it down.

9 Ephesians 4:29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.

10 When little people are overwhelmed with big emotions, it s our job to share our calm, not join their chaos. L.R. Knost

11 Emotional Maturity refers to our ability to understand, and manage, our emotions in a non-damaging and loving way.

12 Ephesians 6:4 4 Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.

13 Ephesians 6:4 (The Message) 4 Fathers, don t exasperate your children by coming down hard on them. Take them by the hand and lead them in the way of the Master.

14 Children desperately need to know - and to hear in ways they understand and remember - that they're loved and valued by mom and dad. Gary Smalley

15 Keys to winning your child s heart Seek to understand them, not exasperate them

16 Keys to winning your child s heart Seek to understand them, not exasperate them Fuel their God-given passions

17 The people in your life who search for your heart are the people who love you most.

18 The people in your life who search for your heart are the people who love you most. 2 Chronicles 16:9 For the eyes of the LORD range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him

19 Keys to winning your child s heart Seek to understand them, not exasperate them Fuel their God-given passions Be fully present in their life (deal with our pre-occupations)

20 Keys to winning your child s heart Seek to understand them, not exasperate them Fuel their God-given passions Be fully present in their life (deal with our pre-occupations) Get on their level and play with them

21 Keys to winning your child s heart Seek to understand them, not exasperate them Fuel their God-given passions Be fully present in their life (deal with our pre-occupations) Get on their level and play with them Be their biggest fan and greatest source of support

22 Keys to winning your child s heart Seek to understand them, not exasperate them Fuel their God-given passions Be fully present in their life (deal with our pre-occupations) Get on their level and play with them Be their biggest fan and greatest source of support Set an example and show them your heart

23 Keys to winning your child s heart Seek to understand them, not exasperate them Fuel their God-given passions Be fully present in their life (deal with our pre-occupations) Get on their level and play with them Be their biggest fan and greatest source of support Set an example and show them your heart Never forfeit your parental authority (lead them)

24 Keys to winning your child s heart Seek to understand them, not exasperate them Fuel their God-given passions Be fully present in their life (deal with our preoccupations) Get on their level and play with them Be their biggest fan and greatest source of support Set an example and show them your heart Never forfeit your parental authority (lead them) Grow in emotional and spiritual maturity

25 Affirming words from moms and dads are like light switches. Speak a word of affirmation at the right moment in a child's life and it's like lighting up a whole roomful of possibilities. Gary Smalley

26 Avoid being too soft or too hard, find the middle!

27 Next Step I am asking God to give me the grace to listen more intently to my child(ren) and or friends so I can understand their thoughts and feelings and respond to them in a way that wins their heart.

28 Philippians 2: I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, that I also may be cheered when I receive news about you. 20 I have no one else like him, who will show genuine concern for your welfare.

29 I am for you I will be present I will love you in a way you can receive it Five languages of love

30 Tune into your child s feelings! My struggle with anxiety Clarinet Mom sought to understand

31 Philippians 2: I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, that I also may be cheered when I receive news about you. 20 I have no one else like him, who will show genuine concern for your welfare.

32 Crush a child s spirit Their heart will retreat. (not understand what is really going on in their soul) 5 th grade teacher Mr. M. Called me out and was wrong. Mr. Gagne in 8 th grade could read my non-verbals. Understand your child s constituency/make-up

33 2 Chronicles 16:9 For the eyes of the LORD range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him

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