The Golden Years
May 11, 2008
When my daughter was born she had black hair and blue eyes. She turned two this past week with brown eyes and golden hair. Many see her hair and ask us where it came from. My hair was blonde when I was a child. When the flames of defiance scorch the treetops, those who are not intimately acquainted with Jamie or I often ask us where our daughter’s temper came from. Alas, she is our beloved daughter. The essence of who we are apart from the grace of Almighty God explains her belligerent actions.
It would be easy to lock horns in a battle of the wills. Many people do this destroying the fragile hearts they were intended to shepherd. When God created her, He gave her a strong personality for difficult times. People need a lot of spunk to live for God today. One thing is needed! Like the whole of humanity she needs a new nature in Christ Jesus. In a generation when talk is cheap she needs to see Christ exemplified in my life. Being a living example of Christ is far more than preaching, church attendance, and a good moral life, though it should include those things. A man will not go far in any athletic competition if he does not have heart. You can’t teach heart but you can model it. Christianity is about heartily obeying God so that all of our actions honor Him. This means having a submissive heart laying every area of our lives on the altar before God. This means submissively honoring our families by reserving no special rights for ourselves. My goal for my children should be the same as Christ’s for His, righteousness at any price. Do you dictate the laws of God or live as an example of Christ. The way we answer that question will likely determine our children’s future.
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