Over the weekend, I cut some of the dead stalks growing out
of the center of my hosta plants on the side of my garage. Afterward, I walked into the back yard and
noticed all the dead Black-Eyed Susan stalks where beautiful yellow flowers
once bloomed. Yep, Summer is coming to
an end as Autumn begins on Saturday, so lots of plants, leaves, grass, etc.
will begin to die off. It has to die so
it can come to life again in the spring.
I started thinking to myself: “What
makes me ‘come alive?’ What makes my kids’
come alive?’ What did God design them
for doing in life?” I “come alive”
in the fall because I love the cool air and spending time outdoors. Cool days energize me. My kids “come alive” due to different things
from sports to friends to activities. It
was neat to consider their uniqueness in light of who God has made them to
be. People tend to “come alive” when
they are doing things that bring them great joy because it is a part of who
they are. Some kids love sports; some
music; some theater; some reading; some socializing; some working with their
hands; etc. Parents consider your
kids! When do you see them “come
alive?” It is a clue into who God has
made them to be, and God clearly cares about each one of us – “Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all
numbered.” Luke 12:7
Family Discussion Points!
Talk about your favorite season of the year and why.
Parents, make a list of things that you think makes each of
your kids “come alive.” Share it with
them.
Talk about the Top 5 activities each family member enjoys
doing pretending that they are the only 5 things they can do with their free
time for the rest of 2012.
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