For Every Thing...

Truth and consequences. Cause and effect. Action and equal, but opposite reaction. Am I the only one amazed at just how quickly, as adults, we seem to forget sometimes that every thing we do, not only makes an impact, but also prompts a response.

The response may be verbal. It might be internal. The response could be immediate. It could just as easily be delayed. Yet in our finite minds, if there is not an immediate repercussion, then somehow we fall for the trick there might not be a repercussion down the road.

We learned it as kids. We teach it to our kids. We remind our friends. We criticize our leaders. Then we live our personal lives as if the truth of this matter applies to everyone else but us. And how very wrong we are.

Words make impressions. Ideas of consequences. And when truth is cast aside, chaos ensues. We can do no greater disservice to ourselves, than to believe a lie and then compound it, by sharing it with our youth.

As a great pastor once said, every generation needs its' own revelation of God. We can set the foundation and begin the build, but we must prepare them to live a life that will seek the face of God and accomplish His purpose for their lives. Even when we miss the mark in leading them along the way.

Pray this #youthPastorWednesday, that today's youth would hear the truth, seek the truth and know the truth for themselves. Pray for a revelation for today's generation. In a time of great chaos and confusion, pray that God would bring clarity, both through His Word and through prayer and preaching. May God guard hearts and minds from the lies of the enemy; that we would not be tempted to believe, follow and live based on half-truths and false premises. May we live and serve faithfully in the calling and gifts God has granted to us, whether as parents, pastors, leaders or friends.

For all of us are better
Because of one of us
Just as all are redeemed
Because of One.
For the cause of Jesus Christ.

- PNC