Everyone's A Teacher...

I had an unexpected light-bulb moment yesterday afternoon. Once again, as everyone has been watching reactions and responses to the new political realities and possibilities, people are reminding us...

Kids are watching.

While that reminder continues to circulate, others are asking, how did we arrive at this reality?

And the answer lies in the day-to-day interactions between adults and young people.

Teachable moments.

Clearly, in the past few decades we have taught some of the right things in the wrong way, as well as, we have simply taught the wrong things period. The possibility that we have taught the wrong things well is a little too disturbing, although perhaps, a fairly accurate assessment.

The recognition of this fact increases the importance for what we teach the next generation of kids that are watching. As educators, professors, teacher, pastors, people of prominence, of influence, with a platform and a voice to be heard, the messages we send have a lasting impact.

The impact varies, but one never knows exactly what will carry for the years to come. The insignificance is remembered for life; the important is learned many times over before its' weight finally sets in... and with it, regret for not having made the application of the important a priority, sooner.

So much to pray over... for these are tumultuous times. Adults are confused. Young people are frustrated. Kids are scared. While the answer is found only in Jesus Christ, communicating that truth through the noise of society's distractions, as legitimate as those issues may be, will require the power of the Holy Spirit.

Thus, pray this #youthPastorWednesday, that God would help us navigate these difficult days. Pray that pastors, teachers and parents would the clarity of insight and the truth of God's Word to answer and address the concerns of today's youth. May God help us to clear out the noise and to reach the truth, relevancy and application of lessons learned from the issues and struggles of the past. Pray that God would help those in positions to bring about positive change; pray for those who will be affected by the changes. Pray for life and healthy over the interactions between the adults and our young people... for clarity of calling, of purpose, of resources, of communication and understanding.

May God be lifted up,
As we honor Him in both word and deed.
To communicate Christ is the only answer
To a culture desperate for the truth.
Wisdom, understanding, forgiveness, compassion.

- PNC

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