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Standing in the Gap, Saying NO To Cultural Influences
Being a guide for our children can mean standing guard against cultural influencesI'm weary of saying No to my children. Not just the everyday No's. Don't hit your brother. No, you cannot have 5 pieces of candy. And I am weary of the "No" I am continually saying to our culture.The world is bound and determined to take away my children's innocence. They want my children to grow up way too fast. They want my little girl to dress like an adult. They want my little boy to know things he is way too young to know. I'm weary of saying: You can't go to that movie, because it is not appropriate for your age. No, you can't wear what everyone else is wearing, because it is not appropriate. The straw that finally broke the camel's back was when my son walked in while I was watching the news. He asked me, "Mommy is it true that men can marry men and women can marry women?" "Mom, if two women marry, can they have a baby?" My son is 6. I did not want to be discussing sexuality with him, much less homosexuality. So, I told him that, no, men can't marry men and women can't marry women (for now anyway) and that women with women cannot have a baby. (I couldn't even thing about explaining how they can). My children are too young for me to be having these discussions with them, but I'm being forced to. What happened to childhood innocence? As I was thinking about my weariness I remembered the song and verse in the Bible about Standing in the Gap. I also realized that God cares more for my children than I do. He is there to guide me and support my weariness. He knows there is sin in the world. God wants me to rest in him and seek his guidance in these difficult times. He wants me to say No and set moral limits based on Biblical standards that differ widely from the world. He expects me to raise children who respect God and obey his commands. So, fellow Moms, I ask that we stand together. That we stand in the gap for our children. That we
constantly seek God's guidance and protection for our children. We can grow weary, but we can't give up.
Our children need us to show them the way. They need to see living up to God's standards is very different
than the world's changing cultural standards. About the Author: Kimberly M. Chastain, MS, LMFT is the Christian Working Mom Coach and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in helping Christian women make the most of their lives. She is the author of the on-line course, "I Can't Say No" and Pearls of Encouragement for Christian Working Moms, a free e-book. If you suffer from "I Can't Say 'No" Syndrome, visit Kimberly's site today for the details on an exciting email course that's sure to set you free! www.christianworkingmom.com/online.htm. Publisher's Note: I have a little disagreement with the author on one point. I do not Think that you should tell an untruth to your children when they ask awkward questions. Tell them the truth with the words that fit their age. For example: Men and woman can marry in some places, but it is rare... Shield your children, but respect them as well to handle the real world.
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