So last night, Heidi and I took Avery and Taytem to “Marley & Me.” I’d talked to a couple friends who had gone and saw the movie, and they felt it was okay for kids. Well, It is rated PG – but I really felt it should’ve been PG-13. I was blind-sided by cussing, the numerous make-out scenes, and OH, the sex-talk was a part of every other scene….
Hmmm……
I know, I know. I can’t shelter Avery forever…but I can do my part to protect her mind and her heart. Granted in this movie the couple is married, and they work hard together through the ebb and flow of marriage. I appreciated that part of the movie. Plus, lets just be honest – who doesn’t love Jennifer Aniston and Owen Wilson??! J
Anyway – I prayed last night that God would show me the teaching moments where I can have conversations with Avery about what sex is in our culture vs. how God designed it to be. I pray all the time that I have the right words, at the right time. I don’t remember these talks with my mom….so I’m all on my own here?
I obviously would’ve or hope I would’ve, done things differently had I realized the heart ache and suffering that comes with sharing your heart and your body with someone outside of the covenant of marriage. Yes, Avery Marie Elizabeth was the beauty that God brought out of “the ashes” in my life 9 years ago….But I know there are consequences she suffers today because of my choices back then. Thank goodness for the gift of undeserved grace…and for His perfect love….
Thank you Jesus, for making all things new…..
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