I'm driving home today from work stuck in traffic on the freeway listening to The Greatest Love Of All by Whitney Houston. As I listen to the words of this song, I feel myself wailing up with tears. "I believe the children are our future" and I think WOW they are our future...
"Teach them well and let them lead the way"...
Although I've thought about my son and grandson growing up and what their future holds. My emotions were heavy just thinking that really one day our children will be adults and what kind of life will they have.
I realized after listening to this song that since we don't know what the future will be, we must teach our children first to ALWAYS trust and believe in GOD. They must always DEPEND on themselves, BELIEVE in themselves and never walk in anyones shadow and if they fail or succeed at least they lived in what they believed. Life is precious and has many challenges especially for our boys and if they don't believe in themselves no one else will.
I know you all have heard this song as many time as I have, but if you get a minute listen to it again - its a GREAT song and it certainly made me think about my children and their future.
Letme know what you think
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYzlVDlE72w
As a mother of two wonderful sons, I can relate to all your posts. I realized early on that I could be a wonderful and strong role model and mother to my sons. But I could not teach them how to be men. I hope other women realize this and involve their sons with positive men who can be role models for them. We as women can teach them to put God first in their lives, to believe in themselves, to dream (and not let anyone steal their dreams). My sons are just such a blessing to me. My hope is for Justin, Jr. to know his dad and know how much he loves him. And how much we all love him. It takes a village and that is what Lil J will have from us.
ReplyDeleteI love this song and this is Great!!!!
ReplyDeleteAwwwwwww girl don't cry I'm here your BFF and this is a great song!!!!!
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