I received a link to a web page from a friend this weekend that really grabbed me and I knew that I had to get it spread as far as I could to hopefully help others, especially those with children or who may minister to or deal with children on a daily basis.
The web page concerns a letter written to a pastor. He describes it as the saddest letter I have ever read and it could come from anyone's child, especially if they are teens. Please read this letter and take note that there are links on the right side that lead you to other resources that may be so valuable in helping our children through these difficult times. Then if you can please pass it on so that others will have this information as well. Thank you
Don't know what's going on with blogger today but when I open it up the link is not highlighted. If you put your mouse over "saddest letter" in the second paragraph it will open there.
I'm sorry, Odie. This link doesn't work on my computer.
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ReplyDeleteAlthough I'm not Christian, I do agree with the gist of the letter. Kids don't just need a set of rules; they need loving relationships and a sense of purpose. This begins with the family. In my opinion, it doesn't have to be the traditional family, but kids do need a stable, loving family to grow up healthy. They need to know that someone will still love them even when they make mistakes, because they will. Nice post.
I agree with Lola. You can't throw a rule book at somebody and order them to memorize it and after that everything's peachy. Who and what we are inside is more important than our behavior which will always be flawed because we're human. One of the greatest influences in my life was my church pastor when I was a teenager. He partied with his congregation and and drank beer and lived life to the fullest. His teenage daughter was a show-off on the dance floor. She dressed in tight clothing and did the twist and all of the other flashy dances of the day without shame. Some church members gossiped about the girl and said that a preacher's daughter should conduct herself in a more pious manner. They judged, yet they knew not what was in her heart. I trust that the great man who was my pastor and mentor raised a fine daughter.
ReplyDeleteThis is one of my heart's desires for my children. That they would have a true relationship and not some religion based on external behavior. I feel blessed to have parents who raised us to understand the power behind christianity...CHRIST HIMSELF!!! I pray that I can teach this to my children!
ReplyDeleteAll I can say is Wow! This letter is exactly how I feel as a Christian teen. In the last year or so I have stopped going to church because I have been taught a set of rules that I have found to contradict themselves. A relationship would have been a much better approach. I hope this letter helps many parents :D
ReplyDeleteBlogger has been having some real issues this week. I haven't been able to post at all , which is just as well or I wouldn't be getting nearly as much packing done!!!
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ReplyDeleteI totally agree with her. I was never really taught the Bible in its entirety when I was growing up. Right now is the most I've looked at the Bible in my entire life! I had no idea the true meaning of Christianity until a few weeks ago.
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