tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post8985326380904993043..comments2024-03-28T18:43:53.154-07:00Comments on Meditations of my Heart: "Anything You Can Do, I Can Do Better . . ."Martha Jane Orlandohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-41768083407069579872012-03-02T05:17:23.119-08:002012-03-02T05:17:23.119-08:00Yes, when I see this type of behavior in kids, I, ...Yes, when I see this type of behavior in kids, I, too, look at the parents. I think in all the rush to make sure children's self-esteem doesn't suffer, the lessons of humility and thankfulness for one's gifts are forgotten. The only thing worse than one-up-manship in children is when we see it in adults.<br />Thanks for visiting!<br />Blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-67117337633685942282012-03-02T04:48:22.575-08:002012-03-02T04:48:22.575-08:00I believe this is an everyday occurrence in most k...I believe this is an everyday occurrence in most kid's lives these days. I hear it all the time and it saddens me. Why do they feel the need to always be better than the next one? Have we places so much emphasis on success that one is willing to step on another to get ahead, not concerning themselves with the effects their words have? When it involves a child, I look to the parents. Where is the guidance? God gave parents children, but with a great responsibility.Mary Hudak-Collins livingthescripture.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18181851742870395058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-69326966571986520852012-02-29T12:59:21.457-08:002012-02-29T12:59:21.457-08:00I'm not sure if kids learn this attitude from ...I'm not sure if kids learn this attitude from their very own parents LOL but it could be a real drag at times. Taking it on a positive note, perhaps it's one way of reinforcing people to put their very best in everything keeping in mind, though, that I'm competing with myself rather than with somebody else.<br /><br />I pray with you. I put all my hopes in the Lord and I could only do what's best because of Christ. May I boast only of my weakness because Christ's strength is best seen in them.Melissa Tandochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13747825707650125721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-60376603569178239982012-02-28T19:39:28.205-08:002012-02-28T19:39:28.205-08:00Ha! Quite a good story. :)Ha! Quite a good story. :)Pokey's Palshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11233710160004222080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-82482407602106065942012-02-28T07:30:13.944-08:002012-02-28T07:30:13.944-08:00Yes, Corinne, quite the guy! Thanks so much for s...Yes, Corinne, quite the guy! Thanks so much for stopping by today and for inviting me to post on your blog. :)<br />Blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-54611074659155978902012-02-28T07:15:53.054-08:002012-02-28T07:15:53.054-08:00That Joey seems like some kid :) So important to r...That Joey seems like some kid :) So important to remember where the glory must go to!Corinne Rodrigueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00127426375705808776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-44775659310024024562012-02-28T06:09:09.702-08:002012-02-28T06:09:09.702-08:00Yes, Irene, remaining humble, knowing every gift a...Yes, Irene, remaining humble, knowing every gift and talent we have is because God has graced us with them, is important to living our lives with perspective and being able to meet the needs of others.<br />Blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-67041743222684800722012-02-28T06:07:37.462-08:002012-02-28T06:07:37.462-08:00Oh, yes, Janaki, our children learn so much, for b...Oh, yes, Janaki, our children learn so much, for better or for worse, from their peers. We can only guide them as best we know how.<br />Blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-4607002791416720752012-02-28T05:18:43.871-08:002012-02-28T05:18:43.871-08:00That must be a humbling experience for Joey. And y...That must be a humbling experience for Joey. And yes, no matter how good one is at something, it is important to stay humble. Just like Jesus who, although the Son of God and a King, chose to become among the poor. :-)Irenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10328342211129410370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-49779519401199691952012-02-28T04:48:11.805-08:002012-02-28T04:48:11.805-08:00I see this happening in my house too. As parents w...I see this happening in my house too. As parents we try to teach them what is best but, they do learn a lot from their peers.JANUhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06983287092498427967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-83430201923500718412012-02-28T03:55:28.260-08:002012-02-28T03:55:28.260-08:00Great to see you here, Amy!
Yes, I'm with you ...Great to see you here, Amy!<br />Yes, I'm with you about those who boast excessively. They are usually trying to cover up for their insecurities or low estimate of themselves and their capabilities. We do need to encourage our children in their talents and God-given gifts, teaching them thankfulness for all of them.<br />Blessings to you!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-40480920961996763892012-02-28T03:37:21.904-08:002012-02-28T03:37:21.904-08:00I think sometimes people miss the mark letting oth...I think sometimes people miss the mark letting others know that they are just perfect the way they are. <br /><br />I know with my own children teaching them that they are capable of rising above mediocrity, encouraging them to do better or excepting that they will excel in some areas and not so much in other area's... self acceptance is tough because it is those that suffer in the self-esteem area that go around boasting or at least that has been my experience.Amyhttp://mommetime.me/noreply@blogger.com