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Monday, November 30, 2009
WHAT ARE WE REALLY ON EARTH FOR?
I know it's been a while since I have written a blog, there is much stirring in my mind.
I've been praying about doing a bit of a series on my blog site regarding what are we really on earth for. I know that sounds like a very deep topic, however, I believe it is very simple when you break down what the Bible has to say.
As parents I think we are really challenged much more today with raising our kids to be other focused vs "ME" focused! The more I talk with people and the longer I do ministry and live in this world the more I see the generations coming up and out that live with an 'ENTITLEMENT' mentality.
The question is where did that come from? Is it us as parents that somehow we instilled that in them? Is it the culture around them, that somehow we were unable to do battle against? Is it their choice as they move into young adulthood?
I'm not sure I have the answer for all of those questions, BUT...I do think I have a new approach that we can begin taking with our children NOW, at even the smallest of ages so that what we give, model, say and do can have the potential to undo a generation coming up and those that already are to become OUTWARD FOCUSED!
First definition for us to think about is; ENTITLEMENT. "to give somebody the right to have or to do something" other words that describe this is; 'right', 'power,' 'prerogative,' 'privilege,' and 'claim.'
Let's all think about that for a few days and then I'll come back and give some opposites that will hopefully encourage you for where you are at, or help set you on a new course for 2010 with how you do your own life, and your family life!
Stay tuned!
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