Meaningful Messages

I’ve decided to be intentional about what I have around my home. The way I look at it, I could have a clean orderly home (which of course it always is) that says little about what I want my children to know. I could also have a cluttered, distracted home (which oddly enough it also always is) that remains in such disarray; specific messages can’t be easily deciphered.

So, my solution: I have two wooden signs in my living room, easy to read and simplistic in style. One says, “Giggle.” The other says, “It’s A Wonderful Life.” And you know what, I’d have to admit those are two of the most powerful lessons I’m trying to teach my girls. Laugh and laugh often. Life is hard and messy and unpredictable. Laughter is medicinal and a rich gift from God. Also, it is a wonderful life. We have one but one life. I long for my children to seek out the blessings all around them, to adopt a half-full attitude of thanksgiving even in the midst of hardship. Most of all, I hope they discover both of the messages originate with God, the creator of laughter and life.

There are all kinds of messages to place around your home. I’ve seen “Live, Laugh, Love.” I’ve seen calligraphy signs stating, “Family is Everything.” There are lots of messages out there to choose from. Which ones do you invest in? What are you decorating your home with and in turn, what messages are you teaching in your home?