Charachter Building

When I need to get things done, I make a list. When I need to gut and clean a room...I make a list on how I'm going to go about it. All the kids have a LIST where they have a chore to do so that they don't have a hovering mama on their heals making sure it gets done the first time. Stores...list, Homeschooling...list, Chores...list, Menu list, Cleaning list...need I continue?

So, in an effort to instill good character, I went in search of none other that a LIST! Guess what?!?! I found one at valuedrivenfamily.com. So we are going to focus on one character trait per week as a family...mama and daddy included! It will go a little something like this:

Week 1: Faith
(Scripture memorization; prayer;sharing God's word or testimony with others; speaking God's word.)

Week 2: Surrender
(Obeying cheerfully; receiving discipline and instruction with good attitude; proper submission to authority (teachers, parents, grandparents, etc.); respectful speech and action; willing putting self aside to serve others)

Week 3: Love
(Hugs and kisses;exhibiting patience and kindness; acts of service; showing compassion)

Week 4: Obedience/Faithfulness
(Obeying right away;reading the Bible; fulfilling God's purposes (worship, discipleship, fellowship, evangelism, or ministry); living God's Word; following set rules, even in parent's absence.)

Week 5: Wisdom
(Taking care of possessions; thoughtful use of resources; life application of God's Word; seeking Godly counsel; attention to health and hygiene; management of time.)

Week 6: Self-Control
(Restraint in play;controlling habitual behaviors (thumb-sucking, nail-biting etc.) using quiet voices; sharing attention in conversation; frugality; being quiet when necessary (at bedtime, in church, during phone calls, etc.) for very young children - using the potty!)

Week 7: Righteousness
(Doing good; honesty; integrity; being respectful to one another; servant leadership ("no bossing"); above reproach; treating others with dignity; respect for God's creation)

Week 8: Holiness
(Godly relationships; wholesome speech; good manners; exhibiting modesty (clothing, speech, adornments, hairstyle); constructive use of time.)

Week 9: Humility
(Encouraging others in godliness; honoring others; no bragging; speaking well of others; putting others first; admitting wrong; willingly apologizing/seeking forgiveness; refusing to argue/quarrel)

Week 10: Diligence
(Cheerful completion of tasks; doing your best work; completing jobs in good time; working for the Lord; willingly helping others in work)

Week 11: Generosity
(Sharing or taking turns; giving of possessions or time; use of talent for others; giving grace; showing forgiveness and mercy; showing hospitality; giving more than necessary; thinking of others in giving more than self; giving up the best to others)

Week 12: Praise
Expressions of thanks to others; thank you notes; verbal thanks; verbal praise to God; thanksgiving to God; praise through song or dance; smiling ; positive speech; no whining or complaining)

Awsome right! I love lists!
So we will be focusing on an area each week. However we will all strive to hold each other accountable in every area everyday of every week!