Partnering With G‑d

By Chana Weisberg

Topics: Parenting; Parenthood, G-d's Love, Creation, Purpose of

With my daughter's help the task usually takes twice as long. So why do I let her stand so proudly at my side as "my helper"?

Usually with my daughter's help, the task takes twice as long. So why do I let her stand so proudly at my side being "my helper"?

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	Chana Weisberg is a writer, editor and lecturer. She authored several books, including her latest, Tending the Garden: The Unique Gifts of the Jewish Woman. She has served as the dean of several women’s educational institutes, and lectures internationally on issues relating to women, faith, relationships and the Jewish soul.

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Posted: Mar 1, 2010

Cooking with Nana

I loved Chana's video about cooking with children. I cook with my 2 granddaughters, ages 4 & 5, and Chana is totally right about the trail of flour and other ingredients. The girls taste as much as they cook, and the product is never exactly as intended, but the memories and relationships are priceless, no matter how long it takes or how great a mess to clean up. I thank G-d every day for these wonderful gifts, as well as the gift of their little brother who is 2, and is not interested in cooking. When I see the smiles on all their little faces, I realize the wonder of life and the wonderful power of G-d. Our own children were special but our grandchildren add a richness to our lives which can hardly be described.

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Posted: Feb 17, 2010

Seeing is believing

When you get to see your child's progress day by day now the that is truly G-dly,Holy,lovely.

Posted By Anonymous

Posted: Feb 17, 2010

Partnering With G-d

What a great honor it is to partner with G-d in His ongoing work! His tender mercies and patience are revealed over and over as we "make a mess." Just like a loving mother, He simply smiles and helps us clean it up, thereby, increasing our confidence and trust. The parent/child analogy is perfect! On the job training is the way children learn and become competent at a task.

Posted By Laura Truelove

Posted: Feb 17, 2010

Thank you for your thoughts yes I know
only if you see it through the eyes of your
own child than you'll understand others much more.

Posted By Inge Reisinger

Posted: Feb 16, 2010

beautiful

Thanks for giving these priceless
moments words and meaning. Now I
will watch your video again with my
own daughter!

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