More Than Meets the Eye

As I sit and watch a bunch of young people preform a musical I see more than just a performance. I see those that are confident in who they are. Who have a confidence that allows them to not be bothered by those causing havoc around them, even on the stage. Those that despite being young men and somewhat of a childish song, still participate while others "check out" too cool for school. I see young women who's shoulders sag, with no eye contact but a downward head and soft, scared voices, dressed in darker colors hidden with some dark makeup. I see guys and girls that are completely comfortable with themselves so much that despite the fact the guys and girls are crammed together and touching each other makes no difference. But those that are whisked away in the attention of the other sex, completely distracted as they flirt with one another.

It's amazing as I sit in the audience and imagine all these people and where they will be in 10 years. Some doctors, lawyers, politicians, athletes, teachers, musicians, etc... some drop outs, and outcasts from our judgemental society. The behaviour, mannerisms and mindsets are already being founded in each of these young lives.

I see some almost falling asleep and I instantly think of the home life behind each of them. Do they sit around a table for dinner and have parents that care sincerely about their days? Do they care enough to send them to bed at a decent hour or just to their room where they can text till 2am in the morning?

As a fellow parent, we must step outside of our convenient society to reinforce in our youth, social, behavioural patterns that build in confidence, control and a relational attitude that will promote great communication. I don't believe our technological society is working together with us on that. BUT WE make the choice.

Our X box recently stopped working. It was a very sad moment for our 3 children, and yet we haven't bothered fixing it, knowing we could.... interesting enough, more books, talking, relationship building activities have taken place in the interim. :)

"Train up a child in the way they shall go and when they are old they will not depart from it." Proverbs 22:6 This can be good or bad. But let's not make light of this principle. The Creator has given us His wisdom here.

On another note, as I walk down from the 3rd floor in our church in our foyer, we have an enormous stairwell to the south. And across that wall on that floor as you're going down is a HUGE window. I would guess around 18 feet long. And as spring brings our sunshine for the first time I look out it and see an array of orchard, meticulously lined and in the background a huge snow capped mountain that literally goes from one end of the window to the other. And I simply smile and say, "Wow Lord. A window is simply the best art work I could purchase." Not only is this picture breathtaking, it will change weekly in view as the seasons change. YOU are so amazing. I LOVE it when I get the giggles to think who in their right mind would ever even attempt to compare with my God?? They certainly have lost their mind! :)

I love the way God reminds us of this in Isaiah.
Isaiah 40:25"To whom will you compare me? Or who is my equal?" says the Holy One.

I my Lord, will chose to compare you with no one. You have a realm all your own in my life, my heart and my mind but my prayer is not only will you know this but anyone else that looks upon my life shall know this witness to which I bear.

Smitten Unashamedly,

YOUR girl.
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