Dad's Practice List
Theme of the Week: Play Up the Positive
Gary Smalley&John Trent
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
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Key Bible Verse: After all, what gives us hope and joy, and what is our proud reward and crown? It is you! Yes, you will bring us much joy as we stand together before our Lord Jesus when he comes back again. For you are our pride and joy (1 Thessalonians 2:19-20). Bonus Reading: Esther 6:1-6a;Romans 12:10
Here are words that can build up your children. Practice them often.
- I'm proud of you.
- Way to go!
- Bingo—you did it.
- Magnificent.
- I knew you could do it.
- What a good helper.
- You're very special to me.
- I trust you.
- What a treasure.
- Hurray for you!
- Beautiful work.
- You're a real trooper.
- Well done.
- That's so creative.
- You make my day.
- You're a joy.
- Give me a big hug.
- You're such a good listener.
- You figured it out.
- I love you.
- You're so responsible.
- You remembered.
- You're the best.
- You sure tried hard.
- I've got to hand it to you.
- I couldn't be prouder of you.
- You light up my day.
- My buttons are popping off.
- I'm praying for you.
- You're wonderful.
- I'm behind you.
—in Stories for a Dad's Heart
My Response: Here are five more phrases that I could use naturally.
Thought to Apply: When someone does something good, applaud! You will make two people happy.—SAMUEL GOLDWYN (film producer)
Adapted from Stories for a Dad's Heart (Multnomah, 1994) by permission.
Copyright © 2006 by the author or Christianity Today International/Men of Integrity magazine. Click here for reprint information on Men of Integrity. 1 of 1
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Help me, Father, to make my children feel as loved and accepted by me as I know I am by You.
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