Model Lives
Posted on Feb 05, 2008 under Children | Comments are offDon’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.
1 Timothy 4:12
What a wonderful message for our children!
It seems that young people have always had to deal with older folks dismissing them because of inexperience. Just as we should hold older people in high regard, valuing the wisdom they bring to our lives and the perspective of age, we should also value our young people for their enthusiasm and tendency to dream big. All ages have so much to offer!
I admit, though, that I sometimes dismiss my own children and their opinions based solely on their lack of knowledge. Shame on me. Rather, I need to listen closely to what they have to say and find the inspiration in their words. I must encourage my children to think freely and to stand up for their beliefs as I guide them toward God’s love.
Children taught to follow our Lord can be a tremendous example to their friends and family. Our children are the future and we should rejoice when they display the best of youth to the rest of the world.
