Little Helpers

I had a lot of fun visiting my grandchildren. 

They were happy and energetic. 

Sometimes they needed a bit of encouragement to get working or obeying 

so I had a couple tricks up my sleeves. 

1. Twinkle spray .. 

you'd a thought I was paying 

them $10.

If they were sluggish, 

I would get out the spray and say 

"I'm looking for who is working, 

who wants twinkle spray?"

2. My phone has a strobe light flash on it.

 I would say 

"Spot light on obedience"  

and they would get going 

so I would spotlight on them. 

3. I like to keep a "carrot" dangling,

 it helps keep their attention. 

Keep the ideas new and fresh, 

use whatever is close at hand. 

 Each idea works for a day or two, coming up with new ideas is exciting and motivating for the kids, and which of us don't need a little help to be motivated? 

John 13:34-35  A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another.