It is “red carpet season”…time for the world to critique the performances of the rich and famous. It’s time for the fashion police to praise those who wore the best the hottest and belittle those who, well, just weren’t hot enough. Jewelry, shoes, clothes, hair, makeup- everything is up for scrutiny! It will be decided who walked the carpet with appeal and who should have turned around and walked right home. Wonder how many of those celebrities, who “have it all,” will watch the TV shows, check out the Internet, and read the magazines to see how they have been rated? “Best of the Best” or “Best of the Worst?”

In family ministries, one of the most important values we want to install in children is that they are made to know God! They are God’s child. Made in His image; made to love Him; and made perfect through Him. With the constant media influence on our children, we have to make sure that children understand how truly important they are to God, chosen by Him, just like they are.

We are key players in helping our children know that God’s view of them is much more important than society’s view of them. How do you help install self-acceptance in your family’s life? How do you encourage them to stand tall and be an individual when everything around them makes them want to slide into conformity and be accepted? As we help our children remember these truths, we probably need to remind ourselves of them every once in awhile. How do you find peace knowing that your relationship with your Creator is more important than how the world “rates” you?

Kim Trethewey

Central Kidz