A Parent's Voice of Love

By Barbara Ann Simone

Today I am inviting you to get more acquainted with the LOVE of the Universe that is within you, in order to share Its profound magnificence with your child.

Over the past 30 years, whenever I've spoken to children about the enormous presence of God's Love, I've always witnessed a joyful response. I've never seen any situation-"negative" or "positive"-that did not immediately change for the better when God's LOVE was joyfully spoken about. Why is this? Because LOVE is the most powerful force in the Universe!

Your children naturally feel this Love within them. Younger children are VERY connected to this Love. However, as your children grow into the elementary years, the outside world gives no attention to this beautiful relationship. Is there anything you can do to make up for this lack of reinforcement? Are you comfortable speaking to your child about this profound Love?

Your answer probably depends on how you perceive this LOVE in your life. It may seem easier for you to talk to your children about your relationships with others, rather than your relationship with the Divine. As you grow in your Spiritual awareness each day, you can also grow in how you share this most beautiful, intimate relationship with your children. Modeling this relationship is paramount.

YOU are the Perfect Voice of Love to speak the Truth of God's Love to your children on a daily basis!

So as you pray, show gratitude, and look within for your daily guidance. Then, teach your child to do the same.

Here are some ideas of how you can speak of God's Love in everyday experiences:

• Remind them their bodies are kept healthy by this Love. No matter what medicine you give your children, or how many doctors they visit, remind them of the healing power of God's Love that is CAUSE to their bodies functioning properly. "Rebecca isn't it wonderful how God's Love heals you and keeps you healthy all the time!"

• Remind them that wherever they are, God's Love is with them. AND God's Love is with each family member. This Love keeps each family member safe and happy. "God's Loving guidance is with me all day, the same way It is for our family!"

• Tell them that children who are mean and bully other children have forgotten God's Love.
When children and adults make decisions without remembering God's Love- lots of chaos and hurt can happen! "Joey must have forgotten about God's Love when he behaved that way."

• Remind them of their Inner Power to think LOVE in every situation and feel LOVE for whomever they are with. "If you feel lonely at lunch time, remember you're never alone. God's Love is there with you all the time."

• Remind them often that God's Love is cause for the wonderful family life they experience each day. "God's Love blesses us with such wonderful family times together!"

Remind them to look inside of themselves FIRST, as

questions come up during the day. God's Love is ALWAYS
there to guide them. The more your children rely on the
Divine Wisdom inside of them, the stronger their Spirit will
be! "Don't forget to think about God's Love in your heart and mind before you begin your Social Studies test. That way you will certainly do your best!"

The more your children are joyfully reminded about this Love on a daily basis, the happier they will be. This Love relationship with the Divine knows no limits. Whether your child is 2 or 52, helping to foster this relationship can only bring GOOD.

Barbara Ann Simone, the Spiritual Nanny, has been working with children and their families for 30 years. She is the co-author of a spiritual curriculum called The Masters' Classroom, which can be used by families to share powerful spiritual principles. Her program empowers children from 2-102! She offers a free Spiritual Family Newsletter- plus a free Spiritual Story for children at http://www.themastersclassroom.com