We are standing in the kitchen and both boys are helping me cook when Avery bursts out in song, "I am awesome, I am the greatest ever."
I start laughing, he keeps singing it, and finally I ask. "Avery, why do you think you are so awesome and the greatest ever?" I mean, I do desire to raise humble boys!
Avery's response, of which I totally did not expect! "Because I am smart and because I believe in God."
Brethren, if our babies can walk through this life, believing that they are smart and the greatest ever because of their faith in God, then we will be raising courageous men who love and fear the Lord.
Isn't that what we all desire as parents, for our children's confidence to be found in the Lord?
After we finished our discussion and I stressed the importance of being a humble leader, I was reminded of the movie Courageous. At the end Adam Mitchell gives a speech to Father's challenging them and encouraging them to become Godly Father's and leaders in their homes.
Take a peek
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OEqYwz2qhw
Merciful Lord, as parents help us to do our parts in raising these precious gifts You have given us. May their hearts remain faithful and childlike for You all the days of their life. Help us teach them Your ways and Your truths and to walk it out in our lives daily. Thank You for the message You spoke through this wonderful movie. May we all be men and women of courage who rise up and answer the call that You have given us. Amen
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
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