Big Responsibility

This morning I sat in our "Mother's Tea" for my middle daughter's preschool class and a very wise woman was telling us what she loved most about being a mom. She mentioned that it scares her also the great responsibility she has as a mom. That she can make wonderful or destroy her family with just her words. Commenting on how her husband, who is a manly man can be destroyed by just one harsh word from her reminded me of my responsibility to my husband, children and others in my life. She's right.

We often forget how just a few critical words or exasperated remarks can really deflate someone's spirit. Today I'm going to try to not deflate anyone. Though I'm not solely responsible for their inflation, I am responsible to not pop the balloon. Each person's spirit is delicate and should be treated as such.

My prayer for the day is, God, please help me treat all those I come into contact with as though I have the opportunity to inflate their balloon. Let me cease that opportunity to continue to help them soar. Amen.