Lazy Days of Summer??

Well, summer IS a little more laid back these days... but certainly not lazy!  And, only laid back because we are very intentional about keeping a steady pace! 

 

With so many mission trips, field trips, day camps, overnight camps, and more to choose from- we have to be real choosey about what we do.  Sure, we could do them all.  But....should we? 
We're teaching these guys about boundaries, right?  Just cause we can doesn't me we should- no matter how much we want to.  So some may ask (and have) how do you decide?  Others look at us and say- you do it all!  Our kids look at us and want to do even more.  Here's the short of it:

• prayerfully consider the events or activities and the impact they will have
• will it prevent us from worshiping (will we be too tired or behind on grocery shopping/laundry)
• consider if there is adequate down time between events/activities to be still
• can we financially afford it (little eyes are still watching)

I hear- but Amanda, not everything is church related?  I guess what they mean is not every decision can be left up to God?  We disagree.  No decision should be made without God.  When making decisions about your teen or tween, there is no greater name to seek out than Jesus.  

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding;  In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.  Proverbs 3: 5-6