saw this sign...
Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 3:08 pm"Children are living messages we send to a time we will not see."
How true is that .... a living, walking, breathing message...
Built up by the things we teach them,
Things worldly influence sneaks in also..
Which is why it is so important for us as Parents to make sure we are the forefront at that defense... Faith should start young, during that innocence so that it has time to grow and strengthen into a solid shield for what lay ahead.
It's reminds me of that poem...
Children Learn What They Live
by Dorothy Law Nolte
If children live with criticism,
they learn to condemn.
If children live with hostility,
they learn to fight.
If children live with fear,
they learn to be apprehensive.
If children live with pity,
they learn to feel sorry for themselves.
If children live with ridicule,
they learn to feel shy.
If children live with jealousy,
they learn to feel envy.
If children live with shame,
they learn to feel guilty.
If children live with encouragement,
they learn confidence.
If children live with tolerance,
they learn patience.
If children live with praise,
they learn appreciation.
If children live with acceptance,
they learn to love.
If children live with approval,
they learn to like themselves.
If children live with recognition,
they learn it is good to have a goal.
If children live with sharing,
they learn generosity.
If children live with honesty,
they learn truthfulness.
If children live with fairness,
they learn justice.
If children live with kindness and consideration,
they learn respect.
If children live with security,
they learn to have faith in themselves and in those about them.
If children live with friendliness,
they learn the world is a nice place in which to live.
They see everything we do; even when you think they are preoccupied, or sleeping or not aware... They know all to well. Lessons start at birth. Their ideals are molded from the very first breathe, and what they see, feel, and learn growing up will mold how they think, act, and teach as they grow.
Makes you stop and think doesn't it?
Awesome post Brother Timothy!!! Thanks for sharing!!
Peace and Luv in Christ
Lani
amen 
