Charity Smith - Winchester Hills 2 Ward

As a mother of seven small children I am often praying for patience. One day as I was speaking to the Lord about my children a thought came to my mind. " These are not my children they are His. They are only on loan and I should treat them as such. While rereading The Righteous Judge by Elder Lynn G Robbins I was reminded of this very thought when he said, "attributed to Goethe: “The way you see [a child] is the way you treat them, and the way you treat them is [who] they [will] become.” To remember a child’s true identity is a gift of foresight that divinely inspires the vision of a righteous judge." I have found this insight to help me in love and patience as I strive to bring His children back to Him.