In honor of Earth day, our family saw the 2011 Earth day movie. It was a movie about African cats ( mostly lions & cheetas). The movie really honors motherhood (in the animal world of course) and speaks of the "Power of a mom." At the end of the movie, the mom was honored for doing her job of teaching her babies what was safe and what was dangerous, how to live on their own without her, and how to hunt. May we be honored for the same someday. May we first know ourselves what is safe and what is dangerous. SAFE- not able to cause danger, harm, or evil. Secure, free from danger or hurt; affording protection DANGER- exposure or vulnerability to harm or evil; power to harm (wrong/evil) or damage "Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture." Psalm 37:3 "The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are SAFE." Prov. 18:10 "My son, preserve sound judgment and discernment, do not let them out of your sight; they will be life for you, an ornament to grace your neck. Then you will go on your way in safety, and your foot will not stumble; when you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down your sleep will be sweet." Prov. 3:21-24 "He who fears the LORD has a secure fortress, and for his children it will be a refuge. The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death." Prov. 14: 26 & 27 SAFE: DANGER: 1. wisdom 1. Foolishness 2. accepting God's words 2. Rejecting/ignoring God's words 3. loving God's/parents discipline 3. Hating correction 4. faithfulness 4. unfaithfulness 5. love of God 5. love of money 6. humility 6. pride 7. moderation/balance 7.. extremes 8. kindness (Prov.11:17) 8. Cruelty 9. Guarding lips (Prov. 13:3) 9. speaking rashly 10. Confessing sin (Prov. 28:13) 10. Concealing/hiding sin 11. obeying instruction (Prov. 19:16) 11. Disobedience This list goes on and on. May we fill our own hearts with the Proverbs first and then may we be faithful in teaching them to our children. Like Mama Cheetah, May we keep in mind that it is our end goal to teach our children how to live on their own without us. We are preparing them each day to leave our nest with the necessary skills and truths of God in their heart so they can live blessed, productive, and healthy lives. We are preparing our sons NOW how to be godly men, and good husbands and daddys to their own families someday. We are preparing our daughters NOW how to be beautiful women of God by walking with Him and putting our hope in HIM and his word. "So I will always remind you of these things, even though you know them and are firmly established in the truth you now have. .......I will make EVERY EFFORT TO SEE THAT AFTER MY DEPARTURE you will always be able to remember these things." 2 Peter 1:12-15 Lastly, may we teach our children HOW to HUNT. HUNT: 1. to pursue (game or wild animals..........or the word of God) for FOOD. 2. to seek out and search for; conduct a diligent search for "If a man doesn't work, a man doesn't eat." 2 Thessalonians 3:10 May we teach our kids how to be good, hard workers that they might provide physical food for themselves and families. AND "Man does not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of God." Deuteronomy 8: 4 May we teach them how to "Hunt" for God's word, how to search Scripture and to "seek God with all their heart." At the end our days, may we have done our job of raising, "magnificent cubs," who know what is safe and dangerous, can live well on their own without their mother, and who know how to hunt. May the love God and people with all of their hearts. Blessings from Bombadil. Kristy Link..............home of a mom in the thick of seeking to raise 5 "Magnificent cubs." "I will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith, so that through my being with you again your joy in Christ Jesus will overflow on account of me." Phillipians 1:25 & 26 |
Monday, April 25, 2011
Mom Monday....2011 Earth Day Movie
