It is funny how God can speak to you....Sometimes through the bible, while other times it's through a previous experience or a simple encounter with someone. God speaks to me in the most unusual ways, and I guess that's something to be thankful for :) Usually it is in a very simplified way. Maybe because the majority of my company these days are 2 years and under...my thoughts are usually very simplified! I would like to think it is because I long for God to speak to me. I feel His presence and power in the most random times. Usually it's like one of those "lightbulb over my head" moments!
My mom recently purchased the Cedermont Kids videos for Kamryn, Hadden, & Pate. It was part of their valentines day present and they absolutely love it. Since then, I have probably watched it thousands of times.....seriously. For those parents who also have this video, you can totally relate. And, for those who do not, buy it. Not only does it occupy your kids for a little while, it also shares an amazing message. It is crazy how intrigued they are in these lip-singing, 80's dressed, permed hair little kids. I have really enjoyed the dvd too. The songs share a great message and probably my favorite is, "Oh be careful little eyes." We all know it, and this song really spoke to me a few days ago as the dvd played through for the forty-fifth time :)! I can learn from every verse of the song. I decided to break it down in a way we can all relate it to our daily lives. I hope this encourages you. A quote that always sticks in my mind is....your life may be the only bible someone will read. How true that is. Someone is always watching and as Christians, we need to all strive to be more "Christ-like!" Remember this bible verse as you are reading the lyrics below.
Be careful, however, that the exercise of your rights does not become a stumbling block to the weak. 1 Corinthians 8:9.
O be careful little eyes what you see O be careful little eyes what you see For the Father up above, is looking down in love So, be careful little eyes what you see There are so many distractions around us everywhere. What are you looking at? What are you watching on TV? What types of movies do you go see and support? What catches your eye when you are surfing the internet? O be careful little ears what you hear O be careful little ears what you hear For the Father up above Is looking down in love So, be careful little ears what you hear We can definitely relate this verse to the music that we listen to.....Would you listen to that same song in your car if Jesus was sitting in the passengers seat? Another thing is this....it seems like you can't get away from nasty talking while watching TV these days. Take a stand in your household and avoid watching anything that fits into that category. We must live by example. If anything, you can always resort to the Cedarmont Kid videos :)O be careful little hands what you do O be careful little hands what you do For the Father up above Is looking down in love So, be careful little hands what you do What are your hands doing? Are they doing things to benefit others or yourself....are you serving in your church....are you doing things that will bless those around you? Are you doing things that you are REALLY proud of?O be careful little feet where you go O be careful little feet where you go For the Father up above Is looking down in love So, be careful little feet where you go Wow.....this song just keeps getting better and better. Where are your little feet going these days? Which path have you chosen? What types of things/people do you follow behind?O be careful little mouth what you say O be careful little mouth what you say For the Father up above Is looking down in love So, be careful little mouth what you say This has to be my favorite part of the song. I'll let these verses from the bible speak for themselves. Remember, once something comes out of your mouth, you can never take it back. What is coming out of your mouth? Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear. Ephesians 4:29 Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking deceit. Psalm 34: 13 A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:1 And because our words are usually a reflection of what's inside.... Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Philippians 4:8 Just to make you smile....  My sweet Pate!  Here are my sweet, little singin' divas :) |
I love it. So encouraging.
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