Over the past few weeks the issue of prayer has been in the news quite a bit. Here in Medford it was an issue that was close to home and something that I was directly involved in. The issue didn’t directly involve the issue of prayer at first, but soon escalated into it. The thing to always remember as a Christian is that people who know that we are one tend to pay attention to our actions and reactions to various situations. In this case it was the reactions that were being watched. One of the kids I know, who I call Trevor, came to me and began to ask me why this had become an issue. As we talked through the situation, I noticed that he was searching for more than just an answer. I explained to him that as a Christian we wear our faith all the time rather than just when the mood is right, and that when we stumble people can make more of an issue of it. God knows we make mistakes and coming to Him and asking for forgiveness when we do is the best thing but also the hardest thing to do. Trevor told me that he thought it was very cool that there were adults being good examples so that the kids could see it.
As loving and caring adults we need to set the example so that those kids and others around us can see the love we have for the Lord. Kids want that genuine example to follow in today’s world and something that is solid to stand on. As we think about the issues that surround us in the world and our own back yard, remember that there are people who are looking to see what your reflecting as you go about your daily activities. When we look in the mirror, do we see just ourselves or do we see the reflection of God there in the mirror. As we look do we remember what we look like when we walk away or do we forget? If we are walking with Him, then that reflection is something that we carry with us all the time no matter where we are and what we are doing. God isn’ t just another outfit that we put on for certain activities. God is something that is embedded in us and seen by all.
Peace