Wednesday, September 26, 2007

Raising Godly generation

I am a strong believer that there is a HUGE gap between Christian home and Godly home. HUGE GAP. I see a lot of "good ol' christian" families, but frankly, I want nothing to do with them. I don't want my children to be like them, I don't to act like them. christian and a Godly are so different.
Last bible study my friend Amy.B. answered a question from "Breaking Free" study book so beautifully. the question was, "what is your desire for your children and grandchildren"....Amysaid ," I want them to GET IT, I want them not only know the Word, I want them to be thrilled by it, i want them to thirst for it. And the only way they can do it if they see mama doing the same"......she couldn't say it anymore clearer! that is EXACTLY how i feel! I am sick and tired of "christian" families, who get satisfied with "grace" prayer before meals and brag that they've been in church over 20 years..SO WHAT?! I want to see passion, I want to see excitement, I want to see commitment, I want see a Holy Fire burning in their bones so they can't hold themselves back, but to speak of God's goodness and not discussin church leaders.
Just this morning I was meditating on my choices of people I am surrounded. At some point I started feeling as if I was a bad friend and I wasn't "best friend" to more people. and then I was stopped by the Holy Spirit and in my heart I heard, "we are called to love one another, but not called to be stupid about it". I love so many people, but I wont's allow them all to influence my life, my home, my marriage. Zach and I are VERY protective of our marriage and influences we allow in it. We minister to many people and we love them so much, but we protect our home at the same time. We are determined to be a Godly household. and yes, we do have friends coming over and we do spend time with them, but we keep our hearts sober and don't allow anyone exept the Holy Spirit influence us in any way.
I claim Godliness for my children, this day. I pray they won't compromize their walk with God for mediocrity. I pray they will keep their passion and pursuit of God fresh and anything that tried to quench it- they will avoid.
I pray the same for you and your families as well. This was the challenge for me this morning.
Let's all be challenged to keep the authenticity in us and not settle down for a "good ol' days". Authentic beauty- that what attracts God's heart!

P.S. my husband wrote an amazing blog, made his wife so proud, read it.

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