Adults can make dumb decisions. Sometimes they choose themselves over their children.
It didn't make sense and it isn't right. But how do you do damage control? How do you convince a young heart they are not at fault for their parents poor choices?
And in our world love is a four letter word that has little meaning and even less value. It's an emotion in passing rather than an action in choosing. The words of Paul to the church at Corinth ring loud in my ears and heart.
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.
~ 1 Corinthians 13:4-8a NIV
Am I so naive as to believe that society around me is fine and not falling apart at the seams? Families crumble. And we leave the children in the aftermath to fend for themselves. Not fully understanding that this vicious circle of life keeps happening. And what they see is what they do. So, when will we step in and make a change?
When will love win?
Who's going to tell her that not every man leaves? Who's going to raise him to be a man, that makes good choices? Who's going to show her that her worth doesn't come from someone else? Who's going to teach him to lead by example?
Who's going to chose to love them? Well, I am. Will you?
Let's indoctrinate them with love! Love that is not self-seeking or self-serving. Love that reaches out beyond ourselves to embrace others where they are. That offers hope and freedom.
This isn't something I'm great, or even good, at. It is a discipline. It means going beyond me. But, Lord Jesus, I'm ready. Use me. And remind me daily to love.
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