This quote is also taken from the Domestic Kingdom blog, and it's an excerpt from an interview with a pastor's wife, Elizabeth Bass. It has really changed my thinking this past week about how I interact with Vivian and Kate, even though it sounds so simple. I think her point is that if you can simplify your goals and mindset, all the other things you were aiming for will fall into place naturally as well.


What single piece of counsel (or constructive criticism) has most improved your motherhood?
My dear friend and older sister in the Lord shared with me to have the single-minded goal each day to be kind to my children.  This was a light bulb moment for me on my timeline of mommy-hood.  Captain Obvious, right?
Well, not so obvious when my to-do list included dramatic goals for each day.  In the midst of failing to accomplish my tasks, I would grow frustrated toward my children and respond in an annoyed manner.  But, when I approach each day with the one goal of being kind to my children, it’s been a very helpful perspective of gospel application.
How kind God has been to me through His Son, Jesus Christ.  God pursued me, He wooed me, and He called me to Himself.  Being kind to my children is a picture of the gospel (Hosea 11:4).  I pray I will look back and praise God that my children, in turn, bear the mark of kindness in their character.