Standing for what you believe in is destined for ridicule especially if you're 13. My son is a fine example of a warrior for the Lord. In recent events, his soccer coach was fired. The coaches boss had asked the boys "who thinks he (the coach) should be fired?" Apparently, Christian was the only one to raise his hand. And, he was right to do so. The kids haven't stopped ragging him since. He now gets frequent comments like, "the new coach said a bad word, do you hate HIM now?" And "God wants you to pass the ball!"
What do I tell my son? I am definitely proud of him for choosing correctly. He understands scripture about standing firm..his reward is in heaven for that one for sure! But, how does he talk to the boys that do that? If I had my way he'd be talking to them but they wouldn't be able to talk back due to their jaws being wired shut from the fracture I would have recently given them. But, obviously that's not the way. I plan on speaking to him about it tomorrow and discuss his mother's advice in more detail. See, he talked to his mom about it...I love that he does that. What a good little man.
This morning I read the beattitudes again. Matt 5 -7 has tons of relevant goodness for him. However, as I was showering another thought came to me...have I explained well enough the parents actions toward the coach? See, if we wanted him gone because we hated him, well, obviously that's the wrong reason. The primary reason we (as believers) discipline, is love. When my son messes up and needs correction, the correction is for his benefit in the long run. I discipline him because I love him. It's all throughout scripture. It's the same with the coach. He needed correction for many reasons, but primarily to help him understand that the responsibility he had as a coach should outweigh anything else when he is to be acting as coach. We want him to be prepared in any future engagements that he should have so that other parents will not encounter the same things we did.
Perhaps we'll have a heart to heart tonight.
Things my son should know;
I have his best interest at heart
I think he's becoming quite a great little man
I am proud of him
He's courageous in the Lord
He's a wonderful son
I love him
His mother loves him
God loves him more
He can always talk to me - even when I am angry or he is angry
1 comment:
Yeah I'd probably wire their mouths shut too if it were me.
I'd do it even if it wasn't me! No one should pick on my little brother like that!
That's one of a couple reasons I don't go watch Sticks soccer practice.
I might hurt one of Stick's players.
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