In all of the things that have been really on my heart and mind lately, the biggest has probably been being an example.
What kind of an example are you being...
...to your husband?
... to your kids?
...to your friends?
...to your co-workers?
...to your extended family?
...to your waitress, hairdresser, cashier...etc.?
What does our character say about us? Does Jesus shine through in everything? Or...do people view you as someone who likes to gossip?
What about the things that we do? Is church a priority, or is a sporting event or cleaning the house more important when you wake up on Sunday?
What we make the most important things in our life, our kids will see as the most important thing...and may make those things the most important to them too!
Did you know that 80% of kids that are brought up in the church (even with loving Christian families) are walking away from the faith and do not see the importance of this? Why is this happening? I think that as families trying to survive in a {worldly} "Success" driven society, are focusing too much on college and career oriented stuff (not that those aren't important) and making them more important than their child's spiritual life!
Let's refocus on what is most important so that we can be a light to all around us. After all, we want to be with our children, spouses, friends, family and acquaintances for eternity, right?
