Don’t want to hear it, the harmonious sound of a tight nit family walking the straight and narrow path toward righteousness?  Sold on the salacious?  Is tragedy really that appealing and are cameos on the lives of good, God fearing people truly that boring?  I challenge the lie.  Let us look at a young man in high school, committed to solid grades, working toward a future in the sciences, public service or business.  He is excited about his future, he is not that prom king or the captain of the football team but has the respect of hundreds of his classmates.

This young man enjoys multiple, honest, uncorrupted friendships with other kids all trying their best to understand it all, most suffering from the impacts of sin, financial troubles and relationship issues within their own families.  He plays a pivotal role in the formation of their futures and is a solid influence for change and right thinking.  He volunteers, not because it earns him some notoriety, but because he honored prompting by the Holy Spirit to be salt and light in his community.  Trying to make a difference, he helps some kids stay out of trouble and encourages others to reach places or opportunities they would not have pursued without his support.  He is the moderator in conflict and looks beyond external images of wealth and popularity.

He honors his Mom and his Dad by listening to them and obeying the rules they have set out for him, even when he may not agree with their directives.  He saves his money, loves his siblings and repents of the sin afflicting the majority of our youth crying out to God to keep him humble, innocent and pure.  He speaks positively, reflects truthfully and answers honestly when polled for those secrets to reaching his generation.  He does not crave all that his eyes may possess but appreciates all that he is given, making the most of each opportunity, each chance, each failure or win.

He fights for his country, serves his republic, caters to the poor, disenfranchised, sick and forgotten.  He honors a good woman by telling her plainly that his service is to God and all else is second in the chain of command.  He lives by principle, says what he believes, believes what he says and is trusted.  He is not sinless, just careful.  Visiting with him is a joy and brings hope to the disenchanted.  This world has been edified by his involvement and he will have much to be congratulated for when he stands before his Maker to review the impact of a life well lived.

Anything but boring.  Praise you Father for showing us the life of this young man, your son.  This is the life done right and is exciting to watch no matter what the enemy would have people believe.