Turn, Turn, Turn

As the old song goes, Turn, Turn, Turn...that seems to be how I feel today. Life is rushing ahead at lightening speed and it seems to me that my children are no longer children but young adults. This world culture today pushes our children to maturity way too soon. I am thankful that they still want to listen to me and value my opinion in regards to many important areas of their lives. I see so many teens today that are on the fence in regards to their faith and morals. This may indeed be the 21st century but God's word is as relevant today as it was a thousand years ago. I see so many parents that are flustered with raising their children. They want to be their 'friends' instead of being their parents. So many are permissive and allow their children to go to certain movies, dress inappropriately or support clothing manufacturers that are purveyors of pornography. I love my children and we have a great relationship but I am not in their lives to be their best friend. They need boundaries and a friend cannot enforce boundaries. It is okay to tell them no and point them to what God's word says about the circumstances they may find themselves in at any given time.

Tonight as I reflect on the culture that is being thrust onto my teens I am reminded that to everything there is a season. There is never a greater time or need for prayer for our youth than today. The prayers of a righteous man availeth much. Pray on!!!
Praising Him in All things,
Vickie