Most of my thought will be related back to parenting.. haha, because well, that's what I'm doing these days.
Reading about Cain and Abel today, I found it interesting that after leaving the Garden of Eden the next sin mentioned (obviously a pretty big one- murder) was committed by the child of Adam and Eve. Not that I think that there was not any other sin between the apple and Cain, I just found it interesting that it was the next one mentioned. I think it tells us a lot about sin, and how it is passed down from generation to generation. It was like God was making a point. (haha, I just reread this statement... really? God made a point?) He was showing us the effect of our sins as parents on our children... and it was HUGE! Their son murdered his brother! I think that it can give us a focus as parents. Not that I can completely eliminate sin in my life, and not that I can keep my children from sinning. I just think that what they witness in the home will have a huge effect on how much they sin, and what struggles they will have with it. Generational sin. Interesting...
Also.. I really liked this verse: "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge,
but fools despise wisdom and discipline." Proverbs 1:7
I like it because I think fear is SO misunderstood anymore. Fear is necessary to healthy living. I remember having a conversation with a friend about how Christians fear the Lord, yet love Him. He couldn't understand this concept. I remember comparing it to the relationship I had with my parents. I loved my father, but I was also scared to death to cross him. I knew that if I broke the rules there would be punishment. But I also knew that he would be punishing me because he loved me. I know, you are thinking yeah, right. Well, I would say at least after the punishment, with the lecture and hug and kiss, I knew. And I never felt during the punishment that my Dad hated me. I think that as Christians it is SO important to FEAR God. If we don't fear punishment, then why would we desire to stop sinning. As a kid, if you knew your parents would just give you a hug and tell you they loved you when you hit your sister, would you stop? Pretty simple concept, but unfortunately I think it gets lost on a lot of people. Just look to the Old Testament if you are unsure of what God is capable of! :)
Lastly, on the one year Bible blog, Mike (the guy who write it) posted this video. SOOO good. Whether you are a Christian or not, I think this song could speak volumes to you. (Not that I really think anyone at all is reading this... but I like to pretend) Its a good prayer for everyday. I especially want to see my kids through God's eyes! I mean, if I think they are great, imagine what He thinks! :)
Here are the lyrics: (scroll down for the video)
Looked down from a broken sky
Traced out by the city lights
My world from a mile high
Best seat in the house tonight
Touched down on the cold black tile
Hold on for the sudden stop
Breath in the familiar shock
Of confusion and chaos
All those people going somewhere?
Why have I never cared?
Give me your eyes for just one second
Give me your eyes so I can see
Everything that I keep missing
Give me your love for humanity
Give me your arms for the broken hearted
The ones that are far beyond my reach
Give me your heart for the once forgotten
Step out on a busy street
See a girl and our eyes meet
Does her best to smile at me
To hide whats underneath
There's a man just to her right
Black suit and a bright red tie
Too ashamed to tell his wife
Hes out of work
Hes buying time
all those people going somewhere?
Why have I never cared?
Give me your eyes for just one second
Give me your eyes so I can see
Everything that I keep missing
Give me your love for humanity
Give me your arms for the broken hearted
The ones that are far beyond my reach
Give me your heart for the once forgotten
Ive Been there a million times
A couple of million eyes
just move and pass me by
I swear I never thought that I was wrong
Well I want a second glance
So give me a second chance
To see the way you see the people all alone
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