Anne of Green Gables Day Six

Bible Study: 

You must be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.

James 1:19b

Annes's quick temper gets her into trouble and is her biggest character flaw. We all need to learn patience with one another. If you look at little children they don't listen to well, talk to much and throw tantrums. So we can safely say behaving the opposite of James 1:19 is being childish. 1 Corinthians 13:11 says, "When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I thought as a child; when I became a man, I put away childish things." We are all growing in maturity in this world but we are also growing up in our Christian walk. Everyday we have the opportunity to grow. Just being in relationship with people causes us to grow. The Bible tells us the love of God has been poured into our hearts by the Holy Spirit (Romans 5:5). Not only is patience a fruit of the Holy Spirit it is an attribute of love (1 Corinthians 13:4). 

Spending time with the Lord and in His word will help us to live out a life of love and patience toward our children. Modeling a life submitted to the Lord really is the best teacher. Homeschooling my children was my teacher for patience. Everyday I had the opportunity to either walk in love or frustration. For me spending time in the word of God and submitting myself to the leading of the Holy Spirit enabled me to handle each day with peace. 

I know today's devotion was directed to you and not your children mainly because character is caught and not just taught. When you live a life of peace your children will learn to be peaceful. Some of you might have a lot of little ones running around at home and the idea of peace may seem far away. Know this, as you draw your strength from the Lord you as well as your children will grow in peace. 

Today discuss James 1:19 with your children. Explain the difference between being quick and slow that they are opposites. For an activity play an opposite game. 

Copywork:
Write the above verse in your journals in your best penmanship. 

Todays Reading:

Watch the video of chapter six - Trouble For Anne

Tea Party:

Having tea time was brought to Canada by the English settlers. It was very common in Anne's day to have afternoon tea so when Marilla gave her permission to have Dianna over for tea. Anne was ecstatic at the idea.

"I can just imagine myself sitting down at the head

of the table and pouring out the tea.," said Anne, 

shutting her eyes ecstatically. "And asking Diana if she 

takes sugar! I know she doesn't but of course I'll ask

just as if I didn't know."

-Lucy Maud Montgomery

Anne of Green Gables

What a fun way to end the week by having a tea party. Pull out the china tea cups, your favorite tea pot and mini spoons. Decorate your table with flowers, candles and don't forget to use a table cloth. What you decide to eat for tea is totally up to you. Maybe have a theme for your tea. Is it near Christmas time? Maybe a chai tea with cranberry scones. Boys and girls alike will enjoy tea time. Have the children make place cards or invitations to tea. Do you have a neighbor who would like to join you? This is a great time to teach etiquette so make sure everyone says please and thank you! I didn't plan a lot to do today so you can enjoy your tea party. Discuss chapter six with your kids talk about offenses and forgiveness. I wish I could be there with you to enjoy the sweetness of the day. So put on something nice to wear and have a fun tea party! Don't forget to take some pictures.