Love

Taking a small break from Beach Posts....

I debated writing this.  But, the primary purpose of this blog has always been as a journal for my kids.  A place for them to see my heart. So, agree or disagree, here are a mom's words to her boys.

Boys,
Yesterday, June 26, 15, is a day that will go down in history. You guys are too young to fully grasp the magnitude of the Supreme Court decision yesterday.  Many people will try to tell you that it doesn't affect you, but it does.  Our nation took a stance to take God's plan of marriage and change it.  I will be honest with you here.  If it wasn't for my faith, my relationship with Jesus, my belief in the 100% truth of the Bible, then my human side might be persuaded to jump on the bandwagon of "equal" rights.

But, here is a truth that I want you all to understand.  We can't morph the Word of God to suit our desires.  We can't pick and choose which parts of the Bible suit our fancy.  You either follow the whole or none.  Thankfully, Jesus' sacrifice on the cross, took the place of some of the Old Testament commands but not all of them.  Our world is laced with sin.  "Big" sin, "little" sin= still sin.  But the Bible is so clear about sin- and despite our human desire- we must obey the Bible.

Many people have posted #lovewins.  But, I want you guys to know that love won a long time ago.  When Jesus paid the ultimate price to save you... Love won.  When Jesus came as baby with the knowledge that He would die separated from His Father.... Love won.  When Jesus rose from the grave... Love won.  Jesus is Love.  And we are commanded to show love.  Show love to each other, show love to others, show love to those that are different from you.  Jesus showed love to all types of people while still following the Bible.  It is just as much of a sin to not love others as it is to be in a impure relationship.  Don't throw stones but don't stay silent (speak in love).  Follow the example of Christ.  

I dont know what area of sin is going to tempt you as you get older.  But, be assured, that there will be area(s) that you will struggle with.  My prayer for you is that you seek the Word of God, seek wise council, and pray.  There will be times when you feel lonely, feel like the outcast, feel betrayed, feel weak, perhaps even feel unloved; however, know this... I will always love you.  But, more importantly, that you are loved by your Creator.  You have been paid for and through His blood are no longer a slave to sin.  

You are the next generation- the generation that will reap the choices of my generation.  "Seek first the kingdom of God."

And remember, all is grace.  God uses everything.... EVERYTHING... for His glory.

Stay strong my boys,
Mom