Songs

I noticed a new phenomenon of Facebook. Young people quote song lyrics that express what they are feeling and long for. Most exude strong emotions. The lyrics do resonate with the human condition. But this made me think.

As a parent and grandparent, how many of our kids are so familiar with scripture that the Word of God expresses just exactly how they feel and what's going on? How comfortable are our kids with the Bible? Actually, how comfortable are we? Whenever I talk about spending time with scripture I almost universally get the same response. Time restraints, confusing, just not used to it, never learned it as a kid, blah, blah, blah. Each is an excuse and usually an excuse not to do anything about it. Even in Sunday School, only 40% of our church's kids and 20% of the adults are in any regular class.

What would happen if we became so infused with Holy Scripture that we knew God and God knew us and that every feeling and condition was one God recognized and spoke to? I believe this is true but we will never find out unless we try. Where is scripture in your daily routine and the routine of your kids and grand kids?

O LORD, you have searched me and you know me. Psalm 39:1 (NIV)
 
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 2 Timothy 3:16 (NIV)
 
Blessed Lord, who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for
our learning: Grant us so to hear them, read, mark, learn,
and inwardly digest them, that we may embrace and ever
hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which you have
given us in our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with
you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.  Amen.
Prayer Book, Proper 28