{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"4119 The Gift of Home","description":"Parents have so many responsibilities besides raising their children. And when everything gets a little out of hand, it's easy to feel overwhelmed as if you're the worst parent ever, barely keeping your head above water, wondering if you\u2019re failing your children. But you are doing the best you can. What matters most isn\u2019t perfection\u2014it\u2019s what you pour into your children every single day. That is the gift of home. Home is more than walls and furniture. It\u2019s the sanctuary your children carry in their hearts, shaped by your presence, your love, and your teaching. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the Kairos FREE Online Community. https:\/\/createyournow.com Amid the busyness of life, don\u2019t underestimate your superpowers as a parent. Your gift may look different than you imagined, but it is no less powerful. Overwhelm doesn\u2019t have to define your story. You are given\u2014right now\u2014the incredible gift of home. So what can you do to make sure your children truly experience that gift? It all starts with presence.  The K.I.S.S. ~ Be present! Be there in your actions, words, and love. It\u2019s the simplest yet most profound show \u2018n tell. 1. Show Them with Your Actions Children learn far more from what they observe than what they\u2019re told. \u201cChildren see, children do.\u201d When you demonstrate kindness, patience, and integrity, you\u2019re building their blueprint for life. As the book of Proverbs says, \u201cTrain up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.\u201d (Proverbs 22:6) Your daily example is the foundation of the gift you give. 2. Teach Them with Your Words Words carry power\u2014whether they lift or they break, they shape identity and character. Speak encouragement, wisdom, and truth into your children\u2019s lives. Remind them of their worth, their potential, and the strength you see in them. \u201cLet the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight.\u201d (Psalm 19:14) Your intentional teaching equips them for the battles ahead and comforts them in the struggles now. 3. Love Them with Your Whole Heart Love isn\u2019t always grand gestures; sometimes it\u2019s the quiet devotion in the middle of the chaos. Love them fully and consistently, even on the days you\u2019re exhausted or frustrated. The apostle Paul reminds us that \u201cLove is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude.\u201d (1 Corinthians 13:4) This wholehearted love is the anchor they will return to again and again, long after childhood. To parents feeling the weight of the world, remember this: Your presence is the greatest present. Your love is the shelter your children need. Your teaching is the compass they will trust. You\u2019ve got this\u2014even if it looks a little different than you expected. You hold the gift of home in your hands, and that gift is everything. "Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!"   #ConfessionsOfAnUpsetMama #CreateYourNow #TodaysParent \ud83d\udd14 Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the Kairos FREE Online Community. https:\/\/createyournow.com TAKE A.I.M. ~ Action Ignites Motivation  - This is a complimentary (FREE) coaching call with me. You will discuss your specific situation while gaining tools and strategies to move you forward. (https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/62988215824163) \ud83d\ude4f  Create Your Now TV on Pray.com (https:\/\/pray.com) \ud83c\udfa5  Create Your Now on YouTube (https:\/\/youtube.com\/createyournow) \ud83c\udfa7 Create Your Now on Spotify, Pandora, and Audible. \ud83c\udfb6  Create Your Now on iHeart Radio (http:\/\/www.iheart.com\/show\/263-Create-Your-Now-Your-Best\/) \u270d\ufe0f  YourBestSelfie@CreateYourNow.com  Instagram @CreateYourNow @KristianneWargo Twitter @KristianneWargo @CreateYourNow Facebook www.facebook.com\/TheKISSCoach www.facebook.com\/CreateYourNow   Cover Art by Jenny Hamson Photo by Canva.com   Music by Mandisa - Overcomer http:\/\/www.mandisaofficial.com Song ID: 68209 Song Title: Overcomer Writer(s): Ben Glover, Chris Stevens, David Garcia Copyright \u00a9 2013 Meaux Mercy (BMI) Moody Producer Music (BMI) One Songs (ASCAP) Ariose Music (ASCAP) Universal Music -  Brentwood Benson Publ. (ASCAP) D Soul Music (ASCAP) (adm. at CapitolCMGPublishing.com) All rights reserved. Used by permission. ","author_name":"Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo","author_url":"http:\/\/createyournow.com","html":"