Hit home.....

I heard this song on the radio a few days ago and it made me think about a few things. A few days prior to that I was recalling how my life has changed over the last 10+ years in regards to the things I used to watch/listen to/say vs today. I used to be passionate about guarding my heart and mind from the worldly trash that is so prevalent in movies, TV, music etc. and from the gossip that would fly at school and work. 10 years later my ears don't shy away as much, my eyes don't look away as much, and mouth not silent as much. Does my face still cringe at the sound of foul language? Yes, but NOT AS MUCH. I find myself watching movies and TV shows that I would not have been those many years ago, joining in conversations at work when people's character is being criticized. I have made excuses that then I was only a teenager but now that I'm an adult, it's okay. My age does not make any of those things more glorifying to God. I am no longer passionate about preserving the integrity of my soul as I have traveled that slippery slope of relativism. And now it is more important for me than ever as I have a sweet little boys eyes that are constantly on me, ears that are constantly hearing me, and feet that are following in his mommy's footsteps. What kind of example to I wanto set for my little innocent boy? Much closer to that of the person I was 10+ years ago. This Casting Crowns song hit home about how it is indeed a SLOW FADE as things that used to be black and white have become shades of gray. It does not happen overnight. Holiness is what we are called to. Let everything that has breath praise the Lord!



SLOW FADE - Casting Crowns

Be careful little eyes what you see
It's the second glance that ties your hands
as darkness pulls the strings
Be careful little feet where you go
For it's the little feet behind you that are sure to follow

It's a slow fade when you give yourself away
It's a slow fade when black and white have turned to gray
Thoughts invade, choices are made, a price will be paid
When you give yourself away
People never crumble in a day
It's a slow fade, it's a slow fade

Be careful little ears what you hear
When flattery leads to compromise,
the end is always near
Be careful little lips what you say
For empty words and promises lead broken hearts astray

It's a slow fade when you give yourself away
It's a slow fade when black and white have turned to gray
Thoughts invade, choices are made, a price will be paid
When you give yourself awayPeople never crumble in a day

The journey from your mind to your hands
Is shorter than you're thinking
Be careful if you think you stand
You just might be sinking

It's a slow fade when you give yourself away
It's a slow fade when black and white have turned to gray
Thoughts invade, choices are made, a price will be paid
When you give yourself away
People never crumble in a day
Daddies never crumble in a day
Families never crumble in a day

Oh be careful little eyes what see
Oh be careful little eyes what you see
For the Father up above is looking down in love
Oh be careful little eyes what you see