I had lots of laughs reading Janielle's blog today. She talked about how she was grounded for various misdemeanors. No thanks to her pesky sister whom she was allegedly guilty of oppressing and her perky preoccupations that took her away from watching over mom's soup on the stove. So, she was grounded. No TV. No PC.
We all make mistakes. All kinds. Some awful, others trifling. And it's really good when there's someone we know who watches over us reins us in once in a while. Otherwise, we'll be scooting off here and there creating all kinds of ruckus and making it a habit in no time - and never knowing the trail of disaster we're leaving behind.
But what happens to adults who messed up? Who grounds them?
The Bible tells us that God disciplines those He loves. And He loves all of us! That's why He has infused in our world fundamental principles and laws.
When we violate a law, or disregard it, we experience the consequence of breaking it soon enough. Don't think so? Try running into a wall like you're Invisible Woman. Don't brush your teeth for a whole week. Don't drink water or any liquids for one day. Shout at someone.
The list could go on. For every action, there is a reaction. The sowing and reaping principle. Now you remember ...
The sad fact of the matter is, sometimes another person's violation results in a series of chain events that affect many other people.
Did you watch the movie Babel by Brad Pitt released last year, for which he earned his second Golden Globe nomination. You must watch it if you haven't. One of the better ones he did. The whole show points to the consequence of each man's action. How we all affect others one way or another.
We all make history. That's the punchline.
So, who's watching over you today? And what are you doing that leaves an imprint?
Are you going to get rewarded for it? Or are you going to get grounded?
We all make mistakes. All kinds. Some awful, others trifling. And it's really good when there's someone we know who watches over us reins us in once in a while. Otherwise, we'll be scooting off here and there creating all kinds of ruckus and making it a habit in no time - and never knowing the trail of disaster we're leaving behind.
But what happens to adults who messed up? Who grounds them?
The Bible tells us that God disciplines those He loves. And He loves all of us! That's why He has infused in our world fundamental principles and laws.
When we violate a law, or disregard it, we experience the consequence of breaking it soon enough. Don't think so? Try running into a wall like you're Invisible Woman. Don't brush your teeth for a whole week. Don't drink water or any liquids for one day. Shout at someone.
The list could go on. For every action, there is a reaction. The sowing and reaping principle. Now you remember ...
The sad fact of the matter is, sometimes another person's violation results in a series of chain events that affect many other people.
Did you watch the movie Babel by Brad Pitt released last year, for which he earned his second Golden Globe nomination. You must watch it if you haven't. One of the better ones he did. The whole show points to the consequence of each man's action. How we all affect others one way or another.
We all make history. That's the punchline.
So, who's watching over you today? And what are you doing that leaves an imprint?
Are you going to get rewarded for it? Or are you going to get grounded?
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