"People rarely succeed unless they have fun in what they are doing". Dale Carnegie
Everyone is has their own gifts that God has given them. Their own dreams that they are designed to follow. This past Sunday in youth we had a Disney themed day where we talked about the life lessons we can learn from Disney but also our dreams. We made our own Adventure Books filled with some of the dreams we have.
As we were talking one of the youth said "I don't dream." I asked why not and soon realized she was told not to. As we worked through that I was reminded of the quote above. People will not succeed if it is not something they like. I have watched parents try to live their lives through their children instead of allowing their child to choose their own paths. It is so easy to tell a child no this is what you really should do cause you'll make more money as an adult or you will gain more experiences.
We as adults sometimes choose things not because they are fun or what we are gifted in but because it is what outside forces say we should do. Many people dread going to work because of this very reason. It isn't fun or what brings them fulfilment. God had designed each of us for specific tasks. These tasks will bring us great joy to do. There will always be bad moments cause we live in a fallen world. But if what you are doing is fun and what God has called you to do, you will succeed.
This week is a simple week. As your child what they like to do. Even your two year old. Give them time during the day to do that in which makes them happy. And you do the same thing. Make sure it is God honoring and you will see a shift in attitudes. It is amazing how a little bit of fun and fulfilment can do for a persons attitude and out look on life.
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