“The conscience of children is formed by the influences that surround them; their notions of good and evil are the result of the moral atmosphere they breathe.” - Jean Paul Richteran
True statement. Obviously, children who grow up amongst those who have the true spirit of God dwelling inside them have a better chance at growing up "right", whatever the connotation of that word might be. I've mentioned that Lent is a time to come closer to God and try to figure out what he wants for me in my life. I've also mentioned that, in some ways, I ALREADY know what he wants for me. One of the things I'm sure he calls me to do is be a role model for kids. In reality, he calls ALL of us to do that. As a middle school and high school principal, it's very important to me to be a Christ-like example for the kids I serve. I'm also called to be a role model and Christ-like example for my own children. Every action I take and every word I speak should be done and said with this in mind. That's not the way it always is, of course, and so part of what I need to focus on during this Lenten time is praying and preparing myself to be better at being "Mr. Dimmitt" and being "Dad." I need to be the true example of Jesus Christ for every kid I meet -- my own and everyone else's as well.
Heavenly Father, thank you for the opportunity to be a father here on Earth. Thank you for the opportunity to lead a building with kids who yearn to find you, even if they don't know it. Help me be an example of the life and teachings of Jesus Christ in this world, so that these kids may learn who you are through me. AMEN.
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