Role Model

Lead by example…we have heard this and many were raised with the idea. For decades it was a natural assumption that our leaders whether politicians, movie & rock stars or professional athletes were the role models for the young.


As children grew up they wanted to be just like them. Now days we are appalled at the behavior of many in the “lime light”, as they believe they are above anyone else and are entitled to special treatment and do not need to follow the law or rules.


When did this monstrosity to our society begin? It is such a shame that we have lost the humility and replaced it with arrogance and even sadder that the media highlights the behavior for all to read or see on the news.


Our Lord must continue to shake His head as we humans just don’t get it. When reading the Bible especially in the Old Testament we see the anger of God and how it acts of rebellion against God’s commands were settled by Him.


I heard a statement a few years ago “Christianity is one generation from extinction” (author unknown) and it stuck with me. If we do not raise our children with the grace of God and the love of Jesus Christ our future generations will continue to fall into corruption and arrogance.


God tells us how we must live and Jesus came to earth proclaiming God’s goodness and to treat others as we want to be treated. “Love thy neighbor as yourself”. It seems the enemy has taken control of many as their beliefs are “Do whatever makes you feel good or do whatever you can to be successful”.


Living a life with God is beyond any worldly success as He will guide our pathways to fulfill our purpose. To reach our goals with humility and to be thankful daily for all God has given us. Let’s remember to be reverent, a person of service and to walk in God’s light.


1 Peter 5:5 All of you, clothes yourselves with humility toward one another, because, "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble."

Raising our children, changing our lives and walking with humility allows our light to shine for all to see. We live by example and train our children to love God and make choices that please our Lord.


Smiles & Blessings,
Cynthia Collins Kaitfors