DEAR MOM & DAD:

Dear Mom and Dad, I choose to follow in the steps you make;

My attitudes are molded by the glimpses of yours, that I see...

I adopt the behaviors that I'm exposed to,

And you're responsible for making decisions for me.

 

I love you alot, but I'm sort of afraid;

That somehow there's a void in my life you don't know is there...

I know you want religion to be my own choice,

But isn't that too big of a decison, for such as I, so dependent upon your care?

 

You see - If you have no respect for God

Than, why would I ?

And if you don't think it's important;

Than faith too, I will deny...

 

I know you love me alot,

And so I know you want the best for me;

So then I ask: Why do you neglect to teach me

The Truth that sets me free.

I want to grow up knowing Jesus;

Not to be just another straying lamb among the fold

I don't want to grow up, being blinded ---

Living in regret, simply because I was not told.

 

I realize I may not accept it, and that in time

I'll have to stand on my two feet;

But how will I ever "get to know" JESUS:

If JESUS I NEVER MEET?

 

I want to make you proud,

To be all that you dreamed I'd be;

I want to be the best I can,

And therefor, I need for these young eyes to see ---

 

My spiritual void can't be filled with morals,

It can't be filled with all the good wisdom that you give,

It can only be filled in getting to know my Savior,

And then having the opportunity to LIVE!

 

Think of me mom and dad,

And remember the impact that you have on me everyday;

Please be reminded of that little Spiritual part of me,

That even though you cannot see, plays an important role in everyway.

 

Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord. Ephesians 6:4 (NIV)

Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it. Proverbs 22:6 (NIV)

parents have a responsibility to care for their child's Spirituality, just as well as every other component within their life. Even if they don't realize it, not only are they robbing their child of the peace ONLY God can give; but they are also jeopardizing their child's eternity.

How can a parent who loves their child so much, neglect to provide for the growth of their Spirituality?

It's not the church's role...It's not the community's...It's the parents. Parents are who the children look up to most, to shape their attitudes --- It's the church's role to encourage the growth, but the teaching starts at home!

My heart goes out to children/youth that I see, who have complete disregard for God and his teachings. While I'm well aware, that at some point they rebel --- I still think the responsibility is "initially" ours to set them out on the right path. I think I fear for them the most, because they are the ones who are blindly being led to the slaughter. (Crude statement I realize...but in actual fact it's an understatement, when you consider the tradgedies these lives will turn out to be without JESUS.)

*Maybe I'm an over zealous Bible Thumper...maybe I'm just one of the fortunate ones who learned somewhere along the way what it's all about...maybe...just maybe: I don't want to see others fall into the trap that I ALMOST did.*

 

God BLess.

hey there!

everyone else has a xanga... i refuse to convert! hah... nice to know there's a fellow salvo out there.

blessinngs - let's keep fighting for our savior!



Corina's Response:
ah..."Xanga, spanga!" ...LOL
I converted already to the only thing I needed to! Jesus is #1!

Thanks for visiting!
God Bless!

nice blog.

Corina's Response:
Hi...thanks for visiting. I said a prayer for you - I hope you don't take offense to me saying that; Because it's a good thing.

May the Lord Bless you this day, and may His Grace Shine upon you.

Bye!

Hello! Thank you for visiting my blog and leaving a note! The cartoon you have up there really makes me chuckle..too cute! I also like this poem. I agree on parents having to take the responsibility to teach their kids to pray and about God. I've been praying with my kids since they were young and they go to church with us as well as with their school. There are so many temptations now for young kids that parents need to give them the foundation to know right from wrong and to make good choices. Take care & happy weekend!

HI
JUST WANT TO SAY HELLO.. THE ANGELS ARE BEAURIFUL, I LOVE THE POEM ALSO... YOU HAVE A NICE WEEKEND AND GOD BLESS YOU
HUGS