Today we begin texting one another about our fall theme, #thetruthaboutgrowingup! We are very excited to work this topic out with one another and with you both here on the blog and on social media. As we asked God what He would like us to write about, we felt like He was showing us how we (and our kids) are “growing up.” First Peter 2:2 says, “You’ve had a taste of God. Now, like infants at the breast, drink deep of God’s pure kindness. Then you’ll grow up mature and whole in God.”  

Below you will find our introduction to #thetruthaboutgrowingup. We ask that as you discover areas of growth in your own life and in the lives of your kids, that you would #drinkdeep with us and use these hashtags over on social media so we can share in this experience together.

Soaking in the Truth

Scripture to encourage you:

• “You’ve had a taste of God. Now, like infants at the breast, drink deep of God’s pure kindness. Then you’ll grow up mature and whole in God.” (1 Peter 2:2, The Message).
• Colossians 3 (We know… normally we just put the verse here, but this chapter is so good!  Please read it!!)

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Music to inspire you:

• “That Was Then, This is Now” by Josh Wilson

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Readings and Resources to come alongside of you:

• “Me, Myself, and Lies: A Thought Closet Makeover” by Jennifer Rothschild

 

Living Out the Truth

Ideas to try:

• Thanks to Anna, I’ve started singing the lyrics “growin’ up is hard to do-oo” to the tune “Breakin’ Up Is Hard To Do.”  So I’ve started thinking about what I could put on to make the process easier.  I didn’t have to look much further than Ephesians 6.  The armor of God.  One reason I think growing up is so hard is because I can get offended and hurt by just about anything. (a post on social media that makes me feel left out, my husband’s love of football seeming like it’s more important than I am, my boys’ words–”you’re cooking is so bad, mommy!” and the list can go on).  But with the armor of God I can hear those words differently.  I can hear them in the context of truth and faith and in the light of God’s Word.  Pray for the armor of God to protect you from offence.  Living at peace with one another requires that we cover over other’s sin with love. ~Laura

{These suggestions are ideas from novice moms. Sometimes our life situations need more.

In that case, seeking out professional help is the right call.}