As the years slip past, for us, another generation emerges, and it quickly becomes very apparent that this is quite different to the times we grew up in.
This current and so called ”millennial” generation never knew a world without television, mobile phones, the internet with its online banking, purchasing and entertainment etc. Then there's Email, Facebook and the social media, chat rooms, on-line dating, takeaway food outlets a plenty, jet-setting travel, etc etc. When I said this to one child, they looked at me in amazement and asked “what ever did you do to pass the time ?”
Visiting a grandchild recently, and by their mobile phone, we selected a restaurant, surveyed the menu, selected some courses, ordered and paid for it on line, then had it delivered to the door, all within half an hour … and it was yummy ! And ate it within a house with no dining table ! Then disposed of the containers into a rubbish sack – so no dishes to have to handle !
But … one thing has become very apparent … that God has NO GRANDCHILDREN Faith cannot be ordered via the Internet. Faith is NOT hereditary. God only has children, and those only by a personal encounter with Him ... there's no other way !
Trials still come, but in differing disguises to this generation … for social media does not encourage social skills, or foster relationship building, or even meaningful friendships !
So, when the God-given “vacuum” within us all becomes apparent, it must needs be filled, or stifled by whatever this consumer driven, commercialised, digital society can look to provide ... but that only on a temporary basis !
Which brings me to a salient point … when the phone rings for support and assistance … well that's what parents and grandparents are for isn't it !!
Hence this recent writing …... (also attached, with and without scripture references) to a precious grandchild, but perchance also to others in this millennial generation ... |
TO THIS MILLENNIAL GENERATION
You are my creation
You are special, unique, one of a kind
Before you were formed I knew you
You are wonderfully and fearfully made
I know the number of the hairs on your head
I know your thoughts, your dreams, your fears, your slip-ups, your anxieties, your struggles, your innermost being
I give meaning to your creativity and your talents
I am your way, your truth, your life
You were designed for us to walk together, to confide, to know intimacy, to be friends, to share fullness of joy and peace
without me you can do nothing (of lasting value ) for I give meaning to your efforts
You are mine …. know me …. walk with me …. enjoy me
and …. You were chosen to know my Son and live with us for ever
so ... cast all your care upon me |
