Difference

Shouldn’t there be a difference? Surely, a decision that important would merit some kind of change. Imagine committing yourself to something so amazing, so life-changing that you change absolutely nothing about the way you act or think. Now you might be thinking to yourself that this is not making any sense. Well, you are absolutely right.
It makes absolutely no sense that we commit ourselves to Christ and no one can tell the difference. Sadly, this is what so many people, especially young people, do today. When faced with the decision between hanging out with friends or going to a baseball game or going to a Bible study on a Wednesday night, the decision should be easy. Shouldn’t it? To be blunt, who cares if going out with friends is more exciting to you than going to church or helping with a service project. If you are truly committed to Christ, the decision is simple.
Another ugly truth is that teens do what their parents do. It is the ultimate (and eternal) game of follow the leader. If Mom and Dad are not actively participating in the Kingdom of God, then the kids, most likely, will follow suit. Parents, if you have not been officially welcomed to ministry, I would like to extend that to you now. Welcome. YOU are the primary youth minister in the life of your child. What impression are you leaving in their life?
This week I have recommitted myself to setting my priorities straight. Join me in putting first things first. Join me in making sure there is a visible change in our lives that lets people know we belong to God.
“Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts and minds on things above[...]not on earthly things.” Col. 3:1-2