Reboot rediscipline exchange old for new

Growing up there were things that my parents gave into. When I threw a tantrum, I knew as a child those things would get me what I wanted. I've noticed while growing in a Christian environment that those things that triggered my tantrums rise up in me as an adult, this is where the word of God bubbles over and steps in and I see an image of that young girl throwing her tantrum and it's up to me to discipline her now. I literally tell myself to stop being silly. My parents did an amorable job of raising me but God has now shown me the way I should behave in certain situations. Being non reactive at times when something someone else does has ticked me off. What is the real reason for this feeling? Its time to assess, make a decisive disciplinary action and follow through on it. Being consistant.

Sometimes I wonder if it would be a benefit for me to read the books on discipling a difficult child and apply it to myself. Can I be like the super nanny and put myself in timeout for my age appropriate time - at this point in my life a 35 minute sit down to think about my behaviour, just a bit of soul searching and spending time with the holy spirit - to come to a thourough understanding of how my actions have affected the people around me. And then apologising for my behaviour to that person straight away. I believe my life would be a lot simpler.

Just a thought that has been sitting with me today ..... Allowing God into absolutely every area of my life without any reservation. How do I glorify God at work? How do I glorify God at my school, at my church, at my youth meetings, It's a trust issue and there are stacks of scriptures that point us in the right direction. Get into the word and really get to know your God, he is the most amazing God whom loves us unconditionally.

What does the world see a picture of when they see me? I hope Jesus.

Love

Maria Matthews