NOW!

Okay, so at 49 years old, I'm not that up on all the pop culture going around.  However, I do watch a local morning show that has news, entertainment, cooking, fashion, parenting, etc.  On this show yesterday & today, they showed a clip of a female "entertainer" at an awards show.  She was on stage with a male singer, in her underwear.  The "twerking" she was doing & other moves, were NOT entertainment.  They were vulgar, disgusting, & embarrassing.  I can't imagine how her family felt watching this "performance".

So, Moms, all of this has me thinking even more about what our sons & daughters are being attacked with on a daily basis.  I know a statement has been made in the past that 80% of what's on the internet is porn.  I'm thankful for the other 20%, but we have to fight against that 80% NOW!

We HAVE to teach our daughters that they have value because first of all, they are made in the image of GOD!  They have value because of who they are, their hearts & spirit.  It's NOT about how they dress & can move their bodies!  Impress on them that someday their husband will see all their past photos & videos, & talk to their friends & family.  Do they want to feel pleased about that, or ashamed?  A future husband wants to know that she belongs only to him, her body is for his delight only.  That gift starts now!  The way young ladies choose to dress, they way they carry themselves, the line that's drawn between being friendly & being provocative starts NOW!

I don't have any daughters, but someday (hopefully) I will be blessed with a couple of daughters through marriage.  I pray for these unknown young ladies NOW!  I pray that they are following Christ, drawing closer to God, & learning all they can about how to care for their husband, children, & homes.  I pray that they are keeping themselves pure in thought, speech, & behavior.  I pray that they have lots of friends, male & female, so they can learn how to relate to all.  I pray that they respect themselves, & they respect & value guys who are made in the image of GOD, & they realize that guys aren't to be ridiculed as the enemy or stupid oafs.

We HAVE to teach our sons that they have value because they are made in the image of GOD!  They have value because of who they are, their hearts & spirit.  It's NOT about how much money they have & how tough they are!  Impress on them that someday their wife will see all their past photos & videos, & talk to their friends & family.  Do they want to feel proud about that, or ashamed?  A future wife want to know that he belongs only to her, his body is for her delight only.  That gift starts now!  The way young men choose to dress, the way they conduct themselves, the line between being protective & being intimidating starts NOW!

Someday, my sons will be husbands (hopefully).  I pray for the two of them NOW!  I pray that they are following Christ, drawing closer to God, & learning all they can about how to care for their wife, children, & prepare for a career to provide for their family.  I pray that they are keeping themselves pure in thought, speech, & behavior.  I pray that they have lots of friends, male & female, so they can learn how to relate to all.  I pray that they respect themselves, & they respect & value young ladies who are made in the image of GOD, & they realize that young ladies aren't objects to lust after or ridicule.

Moms, it is time NOW to pray for our sons & daughters!  It is time NOW to pray for our future daughters & sons we'll be blessed with through marriage!

Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise. making the best use of the TIME, because the days are evil.  Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the LORD is. Ephesians 5:15-17