My devotional today was on using self-control re: sexual temptation. We see it everywhere. Women leaving little to the imagination do whatever they think will bring them recognition. The pop icons of today are setting a very dangerous precedent for our youth. Our small children, especially little girls, want to be these icons. They grow up way to fast and become preoccupied with their physical appearance far to young. Mothers and fathers who want to be their child's best friend rather than their parent are corrupting the system God put in place. Parents don't need to rule over their children with an iron fist, they need to run their home with love, compassion, mercy and consistent leadership. Set boundaries and stick to them. Watch over your kids, but try not to smother them. Allow for creativity, but be there to answer the tough questions and steer them in the proper direction. And pray to God for guidance and direction. God is perfection, we are not. His leading is crucial for the proper development of a child's self-esteem and confidence. Trust the Lord to guide you thru the rough waters of the teenage years. Help your kids understand what they lose if they have sex with just anyone for the sake of having it. Make sure they know you will love them forever and while you may be disappointed with a decision they've made, you still love them and want to help they recover psychologically, emotionally and physically. Be there for them not when it fits into your schedule, but when they need you. If you're constantly unavailable they will look somewhere else for support.
rlkeller
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