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3:1 But be certain of this, that in the last days times of trouble will come. 3:2 For men will be lovers of self, lovers of money, uplifted in pride, given to bitter words, going against the authority of their fathers, never giving praise, having no religion, 3:3 Without natural love, bitter haters, saying evil of others, violent and uncontrolled, hating all good, 3:4 False to their friends, acting without thought, lifted up in mind, loving pleasure more than God; 3:5 Having a form of religion, but turning their backs on the power of it: go not with these.
This is a call to all those who love our children. We must pray for them. We must teach them, and stand in the gap for them. We must model love and peace and goodness, and self control. This generation is growing up desensitized to violence. Columbine was 10 years ago this month and I am still troubled over that. Last Spring the Virgina Tech Massacre have we forgotten already? Our kids go to school with guns, and bombs, and security guards. The kids attack the teachers, they beat each other senseless like the girls in Central Florida or in Texas. This is not amusing, and this is not entertainment. They threaten parents, and film their violent escapades. We need to communicate to our children and teens that violence only begats violence. Peace, love, understanding, forgiveness, gentleness are Christian characteristics that need to be applied to our lives and not just talked about.
Join with me in praying for our youth, and also teaching and modeling to them Godly morals and conduct. I am a Father, and I feel so inadequate, but I can call out to my Heavenly Father and ask Him to intervene and send revival to our young people. Won't you join me? |
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| April 26, 2008 |
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| Love your heart, mister! |
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| April 26, 2008 |
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| Dear God, It's scary being a parent today. Times are so different. Teens face so many obstacles the adversary places in their paths. I pray that you will give wisdom and guidence to parents, and special discernment to Christian parents to know how to understand relate, and raise their children. Please help them to live a life of positive influence in front of their teens and transfer the values that they need to build a positive life; help them know what is acceptable and unacceptable teenage behavior, and give them support along the way. Thank you, Father, for your ever present help. In Jesus name. Amen. |
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| April 26, 2008 |
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| I am with you on that Brother! |
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| April 26, 2008 |
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standing in prayer with you on this matter!!!
Where I use to live it is so sad to watch the youth there.
the kids at age 7 are already talking bout blowing up schools and killing thier teachers : (
I Pray someone of positive influance comes into thier lives and they can see the Light of the Lord in thier hearts!!! |
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| April 26, 2008 |
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Amen Brother Todd! Being a mother of 5 and having two teens in my home right now, it is very scary indeed to see what goes on. I am thankful that I now homeschool my boys...but I do pray for all those other kids out there that just don't know where to file their feelings. And most of it comes down to that. They don't have a support system at home. They don't have anyone that they can go to for help or to talk to. And sadly, they don't have a church. Our kids are having to grow up way too fast and it just isn't right.
May we all unite in prayer for these young souls.
Praying with you! |
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| April 26, 2008 |
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| Todd, you know how I feel. Put the discipline, love and control of the children back into the hands of the parent. Too many parents have given their children over to others. Babysitters, family, schools, and even left it to the church. It is time for parents to put their foot down, take out that old rod, and cling to the verse, spare the rod, spoil the child. I don't mean beat, there are many ways of discipline. Train those children to love and respect others . Know who they are, who they see and where they go. Open YOUR home to their friends, then you know who they are and what they are doing. Sorry, didn't mean to preach, but do pray for the BASIC FAMILY structure that they will turn back to the Lord and train their children in the way they should go. We need much prayer on this family structure we live in today. God Bless. Grandma 24 |
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| April 26, 2008 |
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| You are right on Grandma! The only thing I think that prevents us is Government intervention. How are we to disciplne our kids when they don't have to fear us? We definitely need to use the rod of correction more often. |
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| April 26, 2008 |
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| prayin brother! |
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| April 26, 2008 |
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Val, it all starts in the home doesn't it? Jesus please send revival into our homes! I have much to say about this but, maybe another time. |
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| April 26, 2008 |
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| do we smell another blog!!!??? hehe |
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| April 26, 2008 |
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| I'm just a blogging maniac posting my opinions all over "my church". To poor unsuspecting readers like you. I think you smeller is working fine. |
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| April 26, 2008 |
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| That is because to a Christian, this is near and dear to our hearts. Keep hanging in with your children. |
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| April 28, 2008 |
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| We have to set the example, teach the word to our kids, and love them. |
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| April 30, 2008 |
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| With you Bro! In action, prayer and stance! |
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| May 01, 2008 |
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| amen bro.todd, i will join in praying with yall......as you know i have a teen at home and not to speak anything bad i will just tell you that i stand on the word of God, do not fret over your childern for they are in the palm of my hands and i will lead them back to me this year..........and i am starting to see a big difference in him......PRAISE YOU MY HEAVENLY FATHER..... |
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| May 06, 2008 |
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| Father, touch our youth and pour out your Spirit upon them. Let us not be stumbling blocks to them. |
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