Saturday, September 18, 2010

Test Your Wings

Proverbs 22:5-6 Thorns and snares are in the way of the perverse; He who guards his soul will be far from them. Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it.

We know that the seasons of life bring with them new chapters in this story we all are writing. There is always a time when you've put all that you have into someone that you love and then need to let them test their wings ... to let them experience life on their own. The worldly, secular value system, the sinful desires of our flesh and Satan’s demonic lies & temptations is always out there and parents instill, to the best of their ability and the help of the Holy Spirit, godly moral values to equip their precious and priceless children. Then comes the day when all the time, effort and love have to be trusted in both the hands of your child and in the hands of God. We never stop by parents, but they need to leave the nest and fly. Many will try to undermine and destroy the Christian worldview and life when they get out there on their own (Jesus tells us that those days will come), but everyone needs to stand on their own and be accountable to self and their God. We truly may not know exactly where they are, what they are doing and who they are with, but we never, never stop loving them and praying for them, and we are always right here for them. It is our hope and prayer that God and Jesus are with them in an active and live relationship daily and continuously to guide their steps through life and that they follow their Lord with each and every step.

Deuteronomy 4:7-9 “For what great nation is there that has God so near to it, as the LORD our God is to us, for whatever reason we may call upon Him? 8 And what great nation is there that has such statutes and righteous judgments as are in all this law which I set before you this day? 9 Only take heed to yourself, and diligently keep yourself, lest you forget the things your eyes have seen, and lest they depart from your heart all the days of your life. And teach them to your children and your grandchildren.”

It's sad to see them go because they never really leave … from your heart. They have their own schedule and priorities (of school, jobs, friends, their own family responsibilities, entertainment, et cetera) that must be met. Now we must fit into their schedule and will not see each other as much as we did. Things of life are so busy for them, as they were for me at that age. But it is my hope that, no matter what, they are living a godly and moral life, standing up to and avoiding the sinful temptations that surround us all daily and lure everyone with the lies of false pleasure and desires, against the will of God. For when we go down wrong paths, we are going away from God and not good for us. There is the heart (the soul) and there is the flesh in each of us. With the help of God, may we have them both right with God. May we walk on paths of righteousness that honor our Lord and lead to the abundant life in Christ. God bless our kids and God bless you. Psalm 34:10-12 “The young lions lack and suffer hunger; but those who seek the LORD shall not lack any good thing. Come, you children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the LORD. Who is the man who desires life, and loves many days, that he may see good?”

In Christ, Brian

2 comments:

RCUBEs said...

As a parent, I always ask the Lord to guide me and my hubby first. So we are sure that what we are imparting with our child is the right path! His way! Godly way!

I can't imagine when that time comes for our child to have his own life...Because I know deep inside, it hurts. But I know we must learn to let go. And let God.

I believe our children need prayer covering. I love the way you reminded us with His Word! To have fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom! God bless and protect you.

Alice said...

Right now my nest is full and I am not looking forward to the day when it is empty. I have to remind myself that each day, we are preparing each one of these entrusted to us to live out in a hostile, Godless world.

Wishing that I had been so prepared, I take what was lacking and try to remember that they will not be here in my care forever.