What is wrong with us?

What has happened to the world? When did we decide that we didn't need God's help anymore? I find it sad and scary that we now listen to Dr. Phil and Oprah to tell us what to do, what is right, what is wrong, what is normal, moral, how we should act, feel and last but not least, who we should be. Since when did the creation know more than the creator? I am myself guilty of feeling like I know better than God. I have tried to manipulate him and even pull the wool over his eyes. Huh, what a fool I am. How sad am I to think that He does not anticipate my every move? One of the best "songs to live by" is one I learned as a child. The lyrics go," Oh be careful little hands what you do. There's a father up above that is looking down in love, oh be careful little hands what you do." It also says, little mouth what you say, little ears what you hear, and little eyes what you see. What better way to keep out of trouble than to rerun the over in our heads daily. I remember in Sunday school them teaching us that GOD SEES EVERYTHING that we do, hears everything we say and do, etc. Why is it that as we get older, somehow we don't worry about that?

I talk to God daily. Usually I am asking for forgivness. But now that I have children, I find myself asking Him daily to protect us. I have understood since the day they were born that they are NOT mine. They are God's children and He chose Aaron and I to take care of them for Him. WHAT GREATER TASK COULD GOD GIVE TO ANYONE THAN TO PROTECT, RAISE AND CARE OVER HIS GREATEST GIFTS TO US??? I can not understand anyone who would intentionally harm a child. I can not even watch the news anymore. Ask Aaron....he will tell you that it is true. I look at my little angels and never, even in my most stressful moment and their most irritating moments, have I felt the need or want to harm them. It is scary what human beings are capable of. I know it must break God's heart daily to see what His perfect creation has become. I blame us as parents.

We were not giving the greatest job in the entire universe to let it go to waste. God charged us with the job of "mom" or "dad" to "Train up a child in the way he should go; and when he is old, he will not depart from it." (Proverbs 22:6 KJV) Also, in the words of the Wise King Solomon, "He that spareth his rod hateth his son; but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes(early)."
(Proverbs 13:24) What I think people do not fully understand is that God didn't give us his children to be their best friends; we are to be pillars of faith, a fortress that no man can break down. Children long and crave discipline and the feeling of stability. I think we try to "be their friends and make them happy" when we should be showing them the way to God in a firm and consistent hand. My children have there moments and recently Reece has decided to push things further than he used to. It is the hardest thing in the world to discipline, then turn and walk away from a crying child. If you are a parent you understand. My son does not give in. We tell him no, he continues. We count...one....two.....three.....then he receives a spanking. Then through his tears, he will grunt, make ugly faces and even swat back occasionally. Then he is sent to his room to be alone for a few mintes. Does he come out of that room with a different attitude?........YES HE DOES! He understands that he just lost the fight. He doesn't even know what that means, but he understands. We are supposed to be adults.....Smarter than they are.....Kind of ironic huh? :)

Loves of my life

I remember people always saying, "you won't understand until you have kids." Well, now I understand what they were talking about! My children mean more to me than anything else in the world. I have a love for them I could not ever have for anyone else. I think I understand more about God just by having them. I understand the way that God must have felt when He had to let Jesus go to the cross. I can not imagine having to let go of one of my children. Reece is at home today and I am with him. He has been very sick and it breaks my heart. I guess that is what I think God must feel a lot of the time watching us. We are sick with sin and it must hurt Him to have to watch that. The only difference is that He holds the healing power to cleanse us and it is right there.....God holds out His hand and says, take my hand. I don't know why I don't take it more often....

Where has common sense gone?

The following inspired me to write a blog. I have no idea if anyone will even read this or care. This is just a christian mothers' way of trying to make a difference. When you read the following, if you take the time to, please keep in mind that this country was founded on and governed by the simple laws of "Common Sense". Sadly, people who have common sense, and use it, are in the minority. Love, care, hope, faith and compassion are quickly passing away and being replaced with greed, selfishness, anger and violence. I hope the following will touch anyone who reads it as it did me. As a mother, this world is not exactly the place I want my children growing up in. But, I always say, don't COMPLAIN about it if you aren't willing to DO something about it!!! So here we go....


"Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was, since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape.
He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as: Knowing when to come in out of the rain; Why the early bird gets the worm; Life isn't always fair; and Maybe it was my fault. Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don't spend more than you can earn) and reliable strategies (adults, not children, are in charge).
His health began to deteriorate rapidly when well-intentioned but overbearing regulations were set in place. Reports of a 6-year-old boy charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate; teens suspended from school for using mouthwash after lunch; and a teacher fired for reprimanding an unruly student, only worsened his condition. Common Sense lost ground when parents attacked teachers for doing the job that they themselves had failed to do in disciplining their unruly children. It declined even further when schools were required to get parental consent to administer sun lotion or an Band-Aid to a student; but could not inform parents when a student became pregnant and wanted to have an abortion.
Common Sense lost the will to live as the Ten Commandments became contraband; churches became businesses; and criminals received better treatment than their victims. Common Sense took a beating when you couldn't defend yourself from a burglar in your own home and the burglar could sue you for assault. Common Sense finally gave up the will to live, after a woman failed to realize that a steaming cup of coffee was hot. She spilled a little in her lap, and was promptly awarded a huge settlement.
Common Sense was preceded in death by his parents, Truth and Trust; his wife, Discretion; his daughter, Responsibility; and his son, Reason. He is survived by his 4 stepbrothers; I Know My Rights, I Want It Now, Someone Else Is To Blame, and I'm A Victim. Not many attended his funeral because so few realized he was gone."


I do not know who wrote this but it hit me hard in the heart! If you agree with these thoughts, ideas and values, please let me know. It is nice to know you are not alone in the world! My goal is one of true concern, hope and most of all LOVE. I want to change the world. Not a small task I know, but I am convenced that if we all make our stand, we can right the wrongs and change the minds of those who have forgotten what life is all about....GOD. We are ONLY here to show HIS glory through our lives. I know that I can not honestly say that I do that at this time. I will try harder.

Sincerely,
Shelley Culwell