Faithbooking Inspirations

Two Sentiments

When I approach a child, he inspires in my two sentiments: tenderness for what he is, and respect for what he may become ~ Louis Pasteur

Boys (Lesson One) ~ Soundtrack Saturday 11

As a mom to teen boys my role is changing daily.  I'm not needed to wipe their noses or teach them how to tie their shoes.  My job is to get them ready to be men who love Jesus and will rock this world for Him.  That, my friends, is a job much bigger than I dreamed. 

Instead of protecting them, I have to release them.  Instead of bossing them, I have to lead them.  Instead of lecturing them I have to guide them. 

I give them the tools, they go on and use them.  I give them my love, they pass it on.  I lead them to  Christ, they follow Him, not me.

While I am excited to see who they are becoming and where their lives are headed,  I fear roads they may take and mistakes they may make.  We've all been there, done that, bought the t-shirt but don't wanna wear it....they will too.

There are lessons to be learned from me, and, on their own. 

I played this song through 5 times today to be sure I was pulling all the meaning out.  Wow ~ really these are lessons we may forget to teach, but, how essential are they to making it through as our children find their way? 

What a great set of lyrics to put in a baby album, beside some graduation pictures, or, framed for the wall beside your child's bed!

Jars of Clay - 09 - Boys (Lesson One)

Lesson one: Do not hide
Lesson two: There are right ways to fight
And if you have questions we can talk through the night

So you know who you are, and you know what you want
I’ve been where you’re going, and it’s not that far
It’s too far to walk, but you don’t have to run
You’ll get there in time

Lesson three: You’re not alone
And since I saw you start breathing on your own
You can leave, you can run
This will still be your home

So you know who you are, and you know what you want
I’ve been where you’re going, and it’s not that far
It’s too far to walk, but you don’t have to run
You’ll get there in time
Get there in time

In time
To wonder where the days have gone
In time
To be old enough to wish that you were young
When good things are unraveling, bad things come undone
You weather love and loose your innocence

There will be liars, and thieves who take from you
Not to undermine the consequence but you are not what you do
When you need it most, I have a hundred reasons why I love you

So you know who you are, and you know what you want
I’ve been where you’re going, and it’s not that far
It’s too far to walk, but you don’t have to run
You’ll get there in time
So you know who you are, and you know what you want
I’ve been where you’re going, and it’s not that far
It’s too far to walk, but you don’t have to run
You’ll get there in time
Get there in time

If you weather love and lose your innocence
Just remember, Lesson one…