Three days ago, I wrote that if you're living your life just to impress people, then you're living for the wrong things. Allow me to clarify something in that blog by saying I was listening to the radio on Wednesday, and I heard "Watching You" by Rodney Atkins for the first time. I am quickly becoming a country music fan, and songs like this are the reason why (http://www.elyrics.net/read/r/rodney-atkins-lyrics/watching-you-lyrics.html). This song about a little boy and a four-letter word is one of the clearest descriptions of discipleship that I've heard in a long time. People (especially our kids) watch us and act just like us. So, what do your kids see in your life? What do your actions, words, and attitudes teach them about how to live?
You can't live your life trying to "impress" people with your spirituality. I truly believe this is hypocrisy in its purest form. But, you also can't live your life without understanding the responsibility you do have to certain people in your life. So, when your kids start acting just like you... when they become your "disciples"... will their life be something to be proud of?
P.S. Speaking of how we teach our attitudes, words, and actions to those around us, I got an invitation from the people at the "Noooma" company (www.nooma.com) to go to the premiere of their newest video 016 Store in Atlanta. "Store" is about anger... what it takes to make you angry... what we get angry about... and how we express anger. I went ahead and reserved 6 seats for Amy and I and a few friends. But, if anyone else is interested, let me know so I can get you a couple tickets as well. Tickets are free and the premiere is in Atlanta on Monday, July 11th at 7:00pm.
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