I love bible studies! I love to learn more practically how to apply the bible to everyday life. Today I was asked a question that I can't help but blog about! How are parents and children like the gospel? The obvious answers are unlimited love and grace but then I came up with a deeper reason. The family unit provides hope to our hurting culture. Of course the enemy wants none of that so he's going to whatever to destroy it! Just read along and think with me if you would.
We watch movies by Darren Wilson that changed my view on alot of things. In the last movie Holy Ghost reborn a very touching scene is displayed. A Navy Seal (yep a Navy Seal) was attending a retreat where the most hurting go to meet with the Holy Spirit and heal the most broken pieces in a man's life. This guy has the most heartbreaking story this staff has ever seen! What strikes me though as I've watched this scene play out is that he still is hurting over not having his parents around. Aren't men supposed to just be tough? That's what I thought too before we had our beautiful and very affectionate son.
No matter how tough anyone is, the most beautiful realization I had was that every single child is born with a longing for their parents. We all want to gain approval and love from our parents. Even those that say they don't if you listen to what they're not saying long enough you hear the cry in their heart to have someone love them and listen. Why is this beautiful? A lot of people are hurt by thier parents? Because the next generation could see a much different life.
Parents are God's most commissioned population. I truly don't know a higher and more important calling then being a parent. We are to teach someone who has no prior knowledge about right and wrong. Of course we're never going to be able to do it perfectly (ever!) this is why it's so important to walk with God everyday because once little ears and hands are in your care you have a sacred commission by the greatest gift giver Himself! Another reason I find this beautiful is that when we fail our children (and we will and do) there is someone more beautiful and loving then we could ever be to repair rifts and restore our children's love and trust.
Ask anyone their story you'll find a common theme parents either were there and were harmful or weren't at all. No matter how hurt a person is though, they will still love and long for thier parents. I think that's what God meant by honor your mother and father. He knows without Him this is completley impossible. We can release our parents from the heavy burden of loving perfectly because as we clearly see it's just not possible without God. Regardless of your beliefs (I'm not trying to step over them) this is something I believe I could get a resounding Yes to. It's ok also it really is, to want your mom and dad. No matter what the story is you've led I want to share some beautiful news!
Jesus and Our Father in Heaven is here for you anytime you need. I get that it's hard sometimes to feel that, but if you want to hear a pretty awesome God story ask me about how I met my mama. Regardless of what your mom did or didn't do Jesus can restore you to what he planned for you to be all along. He'll use anything dogs, people, books, music, even drugs and alcohol to get full access to your heart! He loves you more then your mother and father could ever understand! Honor them because they have been commissioned by God to love you. Release them from the heavy burden of loving you perfectly.
Sons and Daughters of the Most High God look no further then the cross for the proof of his Love for you. Let this be a blessing to you today. If you are a commissioned saint raising little hands and ears I commend you and encourage you to keep up the good work. You have the highest responsibility I know. If you are a grieving child over a life taken from you. First I want to say my heart goes out to you I feel deeply your surrow. Second I want to say don't give up! God still has a glorious plan for your life! If you are a searching and lost child who needs to know the way home look to the cross! No matter what our parents did or didn't do Jesus paid the ultimate price to win you back for eternity!
I love you with all my heart
Tina Martina Putney
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