We Are the Warriors

Psalm 127:5 reads, "Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. They will not be put to shame when they contend with their enemies in the gate."

Every dedication ceremony held at my church, my pastor refers to the biblical passage above. He eloquently goes into the analogy given, breaking it down in such a way you just may want to go produce a baby...Okay. Okay. I think I went too far there, but you get my point (I hope)!

I'm always moved by the description and while I do not have children biologically, I am inspired to do and be more for the children I am around regularly.

The verse exposes us to the fact that children are like "arrows in a warrior's hand". This means they are WEAPONS to be used in battle. We, the warriors, have the ability to activate/put to use these arrows--our kids. Of that time, warriors sharpened and prepared the arrows. The more arrows a warrior had in in his quiver, the more prosperous and victorious he was said to be in the midst of a crisis.

I am not sure anyone reading this can or will understand the depth of these words and the phrase. Maybe it cannot be appreciated since a bow and arrow are antiquated items. My biblical surfacing of "gold" is a nugget of truth that makes me excited. I want to pour out this knowledge to anyone who will listen, has kids, teaches or is alive and passes a child daily.

Our generation is one where children no longer dream. They do not know how to set high expectations because this world is more and more squashing the concept. I miss the days of keeping children outside for exploration and fun instead of in front of a television or computer. I can accept the way and life of cell phones and texting; every teenager goes through the stage of hogging the communication lines in their households. I just caution that the family take time to pray together, live together and communicate.

This world is cold and real...Are you helping the children you are around daily? Do you remember the good and bad of your childhood?

We're born to battle (for good) and must be equip for it. As I prepare for another academic year, this will be my theme and message to all who are willing to hear it. I refuse to accept piss poor at the expense of another child's education. I'm reaching a new level professionally--an awakening...It's time to take back our youth to the foolishness and destruction the world has tempted all of us with...Too much of anything can be dangerous.