Do you ever wish you had complete control of you future? It's strange, but, at least in some areas of my life, I'm immensely thankful I don't! I think about my future, especially in the area of marriage and career choices, and I realize, I really have no idea what I want or quite how to get there. Yes, of course, I do know what profession I want to go into, and how I want to use it, but I'm not at all sure the best path to get there. And my husband! I really don't know what I want.
So, in light of that, I find such joy and peace in knowing that God has complete control. He knows just what I want even before I do. He promises if we delight ourselves in Him, he will give us the desires of our hearts. What are the desires of my heart? It's strange - I really don't know. But God does! He knows exactly what I want and what I need and when. It is so comforting to me that I can pray for Him to grant the desires of my heart without even knowing what those are. He knows me better than I do. And who better to know me perfectly than an omnipotent, omnipresent, all powerful, and immensely good God?
I am so incredibly blessed!
Saturday, September 29, 2012
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Gun control or no?
On July 20, 2012 in Aurora, Colorado a shooter wounded 70 people, 12 of whom died as a result. This horrific movie theater shooting was a terrible thing. Watching the news, I was close to tears. My heart truly goes out to those who are hurting and those who have lost loved ones. I continue to keep them in my prayers.
Of course, within hours of the shooting, reporters, politicians, and others began to bring up what they think to be a "critical" issue. Not how to help and comfort the victims and their families (though I'm sure that was discussed), but the issue of gun control. The shooter used a gun to kill and injure all those people so the logical solution would be to ban guns, right?
I beg to differ. In this post I would like to present some basic logic, and my reasons for not supporting gun control. Please understand that in all this I mean no disrespect to the victims and their families; on the other hand, I speak on behalf of their protection.
I saw a picture on facebook a few days ago that showed a hand holding a rock. The words on the picture went something like this (paraphrased): 'This is a rock. It is an inanimate object. It is sometimes used to hurt people. (Politicians) don't want to ban rocks. Rocks don't hurt people. Bad people hurt people.' The same is true with guns. Guns did not kill the people in the Colorado shooting, the man holding the guns did. Guns in it of themselves are not evil. The people who use them to harm others are evil. Banning guns will not solve any problems. In fact, it could cause more.
Do you think that the man in that movie theater shooting would have been so bold if he had known that half the theater-goers were carrying guns? I think not. Guns in the hands of good people are a tool for good. If people in that theater had been carrying guns, the outcome of that tragedy could have been very different. People's lives could have been saved.
I would like to contend that banning guns would actually make good people less safe. The people who kill and wound others would do the same regardless of whether they were allowed to use the weapons to do it or not. We have lots of laws in this country; for example, a law against stealing. Does that keep people from stealing? I'm sure it keeps some from stealing, but there are still plenty of people who steal. Lawbreakers are just that - people who break the law. Whether there is a law against guns or not, the lawbreakers would still find a way to shoot someone if that is what they are setting out to do. Banning guns would not prevent crime, it would only leave the victims of crime defenseless.
It is difficult for me to not get upset over the fact that so many people don't see the logic of this. I pray that God would guide our leaders as they consider this issue, and give them true wisdom to do the right thing. I don't want something like the Aurora shooting to ever happen again, and I don't think anyone does. I just hope and pray that our leaders would understand the best way to prevent that, and pursue action in that direction.
Of course, within hours of the shooting, reporters, politicians, and others began to bring up what they think to be a "critical" issue. Not how to help and comfort the victims and their families (though I'm sure that was discussed), but the issue of gun control. The shooter used a gun to kill and injure all those people so the logical solution would be to ban guns, right?
I beg to differ. In this post I would like to present some basic logic, and my reasons for not supporting gun control. Please understand that in all this I mean no disrespect to the victims and their families; on the other hand, I speak on behalf of their protection.
I saw a picture on facebook a few days ago that showed a hand holding a rock. The words on the picture went something like this (paraphrased): 'This is a rock. It is an inanimate object. It is sometimes used to hurt people. (Politicians) don't want to ban rocks. Rocks don't hurt people. Bad people hurt people.' The same is true with guns. Guns did not kill the people in the Colorado shooting, the man holding the guns did. Guns in it of themselves are not evil. The people who use them to harm others are evil. Banning guns will not solve any problems. In fact, it could cause more.
Do you think that the man in that movie theater shooting would have been so bold if he had known that half the theater-goers were carrying guns? I think not. Guns in the hands of good people are a tool for good. If people in that theater had been carrying guns, the outcome of that tragedy could have been very different. People's lives could have been saved.
I would like to contend that banning guns would actually make good people less safe. The people who kill and wound others would do the same regardless of whether they were allowed to use the weapons to do it or not. We have lots of laws in this country; for example, a law against stealing. Does that keep people from stealing? I'm sure it keeps some from stealing, but there are still plenty of people who steal. Lawbreakers are just that - people who break the law. Whether there is a law against guns or not, the lawbreakers would still find a way to shoot someone if that is what they are setting out to do. Banning guns would not prevent crime, it would only leave the victims of crime defenseless.
It is difficult for me to not get upset over the fact that so many people don't see the logic of this. I pray that God would guide our leaders as they consider this issue, and give them true wisdom to do the right thing. I don't want something like the Aurora shooting to ever happen again, and I don't think anyone does. I just hope and pray that our leaders would understand the best way to prevent that, and pursue action in that direction.
Saturday, July 14, 2012
The Strength of Weakness
I have been learning a lot of things lately through different areas and struggles in my life. I am dealing with strength/injury issues in my ankle that have been going on for at least two years. I am working through some anxiety issues as well, and I don't enjoy it. It hit me the other day why I don't enjoy these things. They make me weak. I don't like to be weak. I really don't like to be weak.
Let me explain something about my personality. I am the sort of person who works very hard to get what I want and who is very confident in myself and my ability to accomplish things. In short, my tendency is to rely on myself. When I am weak I can no longer rely on myself, and in a way, that scares me. So what good is there in going through trials that make us weak?
In the Bible it tells us that when we are weak, He is strong, for His power is made perfect in weakness (2nd Cor. 12:9). Could it be that God is teaching me to rely on Him? Of course! In Eph. 6:10 it says to "be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might". So in making me weak, God is actually making me stronger by giving me real strength! So, really, He is being kind to me by the trials that He has given, and I should be praising Him for His graciousness in opening my eyes through struggle. Maybe someday I'll even get it! :)
Let me explain something about my personality. I am the sort of person who works very hard to get what I want and who is very confident in myself and my ability to accomplish things. In short, my tendency is to rely on myself. When I am weak I can no longer rely on myself, and in a way, that scares me. So what good is there in going through trials that make us weak?
In the Bible it tells us that when we are weak, He is strong, for His power is made perfect in weakness (2nd Cor. 12:9). Could it be that God is teaching me to rely on Him? Of course! In Eph. 6:10 it says to "be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might". So in making me weak, God is actually making me stronger by giving me real strength! So, really, He is being kind to me by the trials that He has given, and I should be praising Him for His graciousness in opening my eyes through struggle. Maybe someday I'll even get it! :)
Saturday, June 23, 2012
A Shift in Perspective and a Little Taste of Heaven
Do you ever look forward with great longing to the day when our fellowship with Christ will be full and complete? I'm sure all of us do (and if we don't, we should). Though we must wait for heaven for that to occur, occasionally God graciously gives us a taste of that sweet fellowship here on earth. I had a glimpse of it today.
Many of you reading this know that I dance ballet, lyrical, and tap with a couple Christian dance ministries. We dance at nursing homes, Bible studies, and wherever else the Lords calls us to be. Today I had the pleasure of dancing at a Children's Hospital with four other lovely Christian ladies. It was an amazing experience! I felt so close to God in that hour we were with the kids, especially during the time we danced. Watching those other women dance and pour their hearts out in praise and worship before God...wow! It is so amazing. I actually cried most of the time we were dancing. I love those times when I feel so close to God and so blessed by Him and His people. He is a great God!
Another gift I was given today was a shift in perspective. Trust me, it's pretty hard to complain about a minor chronic ankle issue, when I see someone my age who's been strapped to a wheelchair since the age of seven or so because of a car accident. It encourages me to be grateful for what I have - and I have so much! The light of Christ in particular, as well as a wonderful family and amazing friends. I am so blessed, yet I sometimes forget that; mostly when I shift my eyes away from God's grace and the cross to my troubles and trials. Yet who am to complain in light of my sin?
I know that this excitement won't necessarily last forever. I will get discouraged and complain again, probably sometime very soon. And yet I so love those reminders God places along the way for us, to shift our gaze back to Him once more. Thank you, Lord!
Many of you reading this know that I dance ballet, lyrical, and tap with a couple Christian dance ministries. We dance at nursing homes, Bible studies, and wherever else the Lords calls us to be. Today I had the pleasure of dancing at a Children's Hospital with four other lovely Christian ladies. It was an amazing experience! I felt so close to God in that hour we were with the kids, especially during the time we danced. Watching those other women dance and pour their hearts out in praise and worship before God...wow! It is so amazing. I actually cried most of the time we were dancing. I love those times when I feel so close to God and so blessed by Him and His people. He is a great God!
Another gift I was given today was a shift in perspective. Trust me, it's pretty hard to complain about a minor chronic ankle issue, when I see someone my age who's been strapped to a wheelchair since the age of seven or so because of a car accident. It encourages me to be grateful for what I have - and I have so much! The light of Christ in particular, as well as a wonderful family and amazing friends. I am so blessed, yet I sometimes forget that; mostly when I shift my eyes away from God's grace and the cross to my troubles and trials. Yet who am to complain in light of my sin?
I know that this excitement won't necessarily last forever. I will get discouraged and complain again, probably sometime very soon. And yet I so love those reminders God places along the way for us, to shift our gaze back to Him once more. Thank you, Lord!
Monday, June 18, 2012
Learning to Trust
"'For I know the plans I have for you', declares the Lord, 'plans for welfare and not for calamity, to give you a future and a hope'."
Jeremiah 29:11
This verse assures us that God's got it all figured out, and He only has our good in mind. That's a comforting thought, that our God is planning our lives for good. However, I sometimes have trouble truly believing that. Do you? Job did. He asked why and bewailed his fate for several chapters, even questioning God's wisdom. I so appreciate God's kindness to Job: instead of striking him dead immediately for his insolence, God graciously took the time to give Job the proper perspective. Though He never told him why or how, God was so kind to teach Job how to trust Him.
I struggle with trust, too. There are so many situations in my life right now where I'd like God to do something different. How can things like not being on pointe when all my friends are, or missing out on things because I'm not old enough be for my good? I mean, really, God, it doesn't make sense.
But things in front of you never make sense. Only God can see the finished work. I wrote a song once where the chorus speaks of life being like a tapestry. "...All that I can see right now is the back side of it all, but God He sees it and He weaves it from the front, so I trust Him for His plan..." Ah, but do I? A wise woman I know speaks of life as a parade. When you are watching, you only see a bit of it at once, and you never see the end and the beginning at the same time. But God can see the whole parade: He can see how each piece fits together perfectly; not only can He see it, He planned it. And we already know that He plans our lives 'for welfare and not for calamity'. So why don't we trust Him?
I find it helpful instead of looking at the "mess" (or what feels like one) I'm in right now, to look back at God's graciousness and infinite faithfulness in the past. Faithfulness in the Bible, as well as in daily life. We can see His faithfulness and loving sovereignty displayed in the Bible countless times. What comes to mind for me is the time in Acts 16 when Paul and Silas were thrown into jail. Now I am not an expert on ancient history, but I can guarantee that that jail was not a pleasant or happy place. Paul and Silas probably weren't sitting there in their chains thinking "This is sooo fun! We should do this more often." Though they trusted God in a way I certainly don't, I doubt they were enjoying it. I can relate this to many situations I'm in that seem pointless, hopeless, and miserable. But look what God did! In Acts 16: 25-34 we read:
25 But about midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns of praise to God, and the prisoners were listening to them;
26 and suddenly there came a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison house were shaken ; and immediately all the doors were opened and everyone's chains were unfastened. 27 When the jailer awoke and saw the prison doors opened, he drew his sword and was about to kill himself, supposing that the prisoners had escaped. 28 But Paul cried out with a loud voice, saying, "Do not harm yourself, for we are all here !" 29 And he called for lights and rushed in, and trembling with fear he fell down before Paul and Silas, 30 and after he brought them out, he said, "Sirs, what must I do to be saved ?" 31 They said, "Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household." 32 And they spoke the word of the Lord to him together with all who were in his house. 33 And he took them that very hour of the night and washed their wounds, and immediately he was baptized, he and all his household. 34 And he brought them into his house and set food before them, and rejoiced greatly, having believed in God with his whole household. Not only did God work things out for Paul and Silas in a mighty way, but He saved the jailer and his entire household through their witness. On top of that, we don't know what occurred in the hearts of the prisoners who 'were listening to them'. This story is very encouraging to me as a mighty example of how God works through truly difficult situations. It also helps me to look at my life in the past. There are really too many situations to recount here where I've seen and appreciated God's sovereignty and plans. I am so glad that I don't get everything I want. My mind and feelings are so fickle and I would be perpetually disappointed if I was in control of my life. I am so grateful that God has helped me to understand this. It is only by His grace that I see this. So why don't I trust Him now? There really is no good reason. And my temper-tantrums in response to His will only make me miserable - they certainly don't change His mind. Proverbs 3:5-6 tells us to "not lean on our own understanding", and to "acknowledge Him" in all our ways. He is the only wise God. It really should not be hard to trust Him. But it is. That's because we are sinful and tempted to believe we know what's best. That is foolishness (and Proverbs has a lot to say about fools, as well). I pray that God would help me to trust Him more each and every day. I am so grateful that He is gracious when I question Him; and instead of striking me down when I'm tempted to believe He is wrong, He graciously turns me towards a proper perspective as He did with Job. Sometimes He uses songs to do this, or people, or especially the Bible. Whatever He uses, He is always gracious, and always trustworthy. He is the only one deserving of my trust, and I will be happiest when I learn to believe that. I would like my prayer to be (like the Psalmist in the 91st Psalm): I will say to the Lord, "My Refuge and my Fortress, My God, in Whom I trust"!
Jeremiah 29:11
This verse assures us that God's got it all figured out, and He only has our good in mind. That's a comforting thought, that our God is planning our lives for good. However, I sometimes have trouble truly believing that. Do you? Job did. He asked why and bewailed his fate for several chapters, even questioning God's wisdom. I so appreciate God's kindness to Job: instead of striking him dead immediately for his insolence, God graciously took the time to give Job the proper perspective. Though He never told him why or how, God was so kind to teach Job how to trust Him.
I struggle with trust, too. There are so many situations in my life right now where I'd like God to do something different. How can things like not being on pointe when all my friends are, or missing out on things because I'm not old enough be for my good? I mean, really, God, it doesn't make sense.
But things in front of you never make sense. Only God can see the finished work. I wrote a song once where the chorus speaks of life being like a tapestry. "...All that I can see right now is the back side of it all, but God He sees it and He weaves it from the front, so I trust Him for His plan..." Ah, but do I? A wise woman I know speaks of life as a parade. When you are watching, you only see a bit of it at once, and you never see the end and the beginning at the same time. But God can see the whole parade: He can see how each piece fits together perfectly; not only can He see it, He planned it. And we already know that He plans our lives 'for welfare and not for calamity'. So why don't we trust Him?
I find it helpful instead of looking at the "mess" (or what feels like one) I'm in right now, to look back at God's graciousness and infinite faithfulness in the past. Faithfulness in the Bible, as well as in daily life. We can see His faithfulness and loving sovereignty displayed in the Bible countless times. What comes to mind for me is the time in Acts 16 when Paul and Silas were thrown into jail. Now I am not an expert on ancient history, but I can guarantee that that jail was not a pleasant or happy place. Paul and Silas probably weren't sitting there in their chains thinking "This is sooo fun! We should do this more often." Though they trusted God in a way I certainly don't, I doubt they were enjoying it. I can relate this to many situations I'm in that seem pointless, hopeless, and miserable. But look what God did! In Acts 16: 25-34 we read:
25 But about midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns of praise to God, and the prisoners were listening to them;
26 and suddenly there came a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison house were shaken ; and immediately all the doors were opened and everyone's chains were unfastened. 27 When the jailer awoke and saw the prison doors opened, he drew his sword and was about to kill himself, supposing that the prisoners had escaped. 28 But Paul cried out with a loud voice, saying, "Do not harm yourself, for we are all here !" 29 And he called for lights and rushed in, and trembling with fear he fell down before Paul and Silas, 30 and after he brought them out, he said, "Sirs, what must I do to be saved ?" 31 They said, "Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household." 32 And they spoke the word of the Lord to him together with all who were in his house. 33 And he took them that very hour of the night and washed their wounds, and immediately he was baptized, he and all his household. 34 And he brought them into his house and set food before them, and rejoiced greatly, having believed in God with his whole household. Not only did God work things out for Paul and Silas in a mighty way, but He saved the jailer and his entire household through their witness. On top of that, we don't know what occurred in the hearts of the prisoners who 'were listening to them'. This story is very encouraging to me as a mighty example of how God works through truly difficult situations. It also helps me to look at my life in the past. There are really too many situations to recount here where I've seen and appreciated God's sovereignty and plans. I am so glad that I don't get everything I want. My mind and feelings are so fickle and I would be perpetually disappointed if I was in control of my life. I am so grateful that God has helped me to understand this. It is only by His grace that I see this. So why don't I trust Him now? There really is no good reason. And my temper-tantrums in response to His will only make me miserable - they certainly don't change His mind. Proverbs 3:5-6 tells us to "not lean on our own understanding", and to "acknowledge Him" in all our ways. He is the only wise God. It really should not be hard to trust Him. But it is. That's because we are sinful and tempted to believe we know what's best. That is foolishness (and Proverbs has a lot to say about fools, as well). I pray that God would help me to trust Him more each and every day. I am so grateful that He is gracious when I question Him; and instead of striking me down when I'm tempted to believe He is wrong, He graciously turns me towards a proper perspective as He did with Job. Sometimes He uses songs to do this, or people, or especially the Bible. Whatever He uses, He is always gracious, and always trustworthy. He is the only one deserving of my trust, and I will be happiest when I learn to believe that. I would like my prayer to be (like the Psalmist in the 91st Psalm): I will say to the Lord, "My Refuge and my Fortress, My God, in Whom I trust"!
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Reminiscings on Teaching
Wow! I finished a year of teaching! I can't believe it...It went by so fast. Teaching dance to young children this year has taught me so much. Here are a few things...
I think the main thing the Lord really taught me this year was humility. Now please understand, I say this as humbly as possible; I don't profess to be perfectly humble now, and any humility I learned was definitely by God's grace alone. But it really is humbling to be continually shown your weaknesses over and over again. I found out that I am not naturally skilled with young children. I had to learn so much about how to love, nurture, and teach them. Taking advice from others was not easy at first, especially when it was unsolicited. But once I realized (by God's grace) how much help I needed, I was so grateful for those wonderful dance moms who were willing to encourage and advise me in love.
I guess I probably went into the year thinking I knew everything about teaching - how hard can it be, right? I was quickly disillusioned. It was humbling to realize this. I wanted to be a perfect teacher right away, to never make any mistakes, and always do everything right. Yes, I know, you can all start laughing right now! That, apparently, is not possible! I struggled sometimes with being told how to do things when I was sure I already knew. God was gracious in teaching me how to be humble and not annoyed. I can't say I always responded correctly...but God was kind.
I also learned something about disciplining children, how much I could expect from then, and how to be more animated and excited with them. There were definitely times where my patience was tried, and times where I didn't know what to do. Thankfully, God worked things out in the long run; He always does!
I also grew in my communication skills through emailing and calling parents about various issues or with pleas for help. It made me grateful, definitely, that communication comes fairly easily to me. Praise God for that!
I was so blessed this year by young hearts that are beginning to truly understand what dancing for Jesus means. One girl, especially, continually brought joy to my heart with her dancing and her prayers in class. She truly loves Jesus. It is quite a responsibility I have and I pray that God will speak through me.
I am also so grateful for my wonderful teaching partner, Jill. I could not have done it without her!
And to my teacher and director, Mrs. Hernandez, for everything, especially all the really good advice. I could use some more! :)
I think the main thing the Lord really taught me this year was humility. Now please understand, I say this as humbly as possible; I don't profess to be perfectly humble now, and any humility I learned was definitely by God's grace alone. But it really is humbling to be continually shown your weaknesses over and over again. I found out that I am not naturally skilled with young children. I had to learn so much about how to love, nurture, and teach them. Taking advice from others was not easy at first, especially when it was unsolicited. But once I realized (by God's grace) how much help I needed, I was so grateful for those wonderful dance moms who were willing to encourage and advise me in love.
I guess I probably went into the year thinking I knew everything about teaching - how hard can it be, right? I was quickly disillusioned. It was humbling to realize this. I wanted to be a perfect teacher right away, to never make any mistakes, and always do everything right. Yes, I know, you can all start laughing right now! That, apparently, is not possible! I struggled sometimes with being told how to do things when I was sure I already knew. God was gracious in teaching me how to be humble and not annoyed. I can't say I always responded correctly...but God was kind.
I also learned something about disciplining children, how much I could expect from then, and how to be more animated and excited with them. There were definitely times where my patience was tried, and times where I didn't know what to do. Thankfully, God worked things out in the long run; He always does!
I also grew in my communication skills through emailing and calling parents about various issues or with pleas for help. It made me grateful, definitely, that communication comes fairly easily to me. Praise God for that!
I was so blessed this year by young hearts that are beginning to truly understand what dancing for Jesus means. One girl, especially, continually brought joy to my heart with her dancing and her prayers in class. She truly loves Jesus. It is quite a responsibility I have and I pray that God will speak through me.
I am also so grateful for my wonderful teaching partner, Jill. I could not have done it without her!
And to my teacher and director, Mrs. Hernandez, for everything, especially all the really good advice. I could use some more! :)
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
hello...I'm a blogger now! :)
Hey guys! I finally started a blog and I just wanted to invite you to read what I share. I want this to be a place where I can write about important things and share my thoughts on them with others. I hope you are blessed by reading this blog. To God be the glory! :)
Parental Rights....They are very important!
This is a portion of an article I wrote a while back for a club newsletter, and I just wanted to share it with you. The issue of parental rights is a really important one, whether you are a parent, grandparent, teen, or anyone in between. So please read....
So what’s the big deal? We all know parents have rights: the right to raise their children as they see fit, the right to train their children in whatever religion they believe in, the right of consent to medical procedures and treatments, etc., etc. Or do we? Parental rights are being threatened today by the government. The UNCRC (United Nations Convention on the Rights of a Child), in particular, is a major threat today to the rights of parents. The only hope for permanently protecting parental rights, and preventing the ratification of the UN treaty, is an amendment to the United States Constitution- a parental rights amendment, to be exact.
Why is the UNCRC such a threat to the freedom of parents? On the surface it sounds good, right? I mean, we want kids to have rights, don’t we? But this treaty is not what it seems to be on the surface. If the US were to ratify the CRC, the implications for American parents and children would be radical. To be specific: Children could choose their own religion, while parents could only give advice about religion; a child’s “right to be heard” would allow him/her to seek governmental review of every parental decision with which the child disagreed; Christian schools that do not teach alternate worldviews, but teach that Christianity is the only true religion “fly in the face of article 29” of the treaty; Children would have the right to reproductive health information/services, including abortions, without parental knowledge or consent; and parents would no longer be able to give reasonable spankings to their children, etc.
Furthermore, what many people do not realize, is that any treaty which the United states of America enters, becomes the supreme law of the land as stated in article VI of the United States Constitution: “This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States which shall be made in Pursuance thereof; and all Treaties made, or which shall be made, under the Authority of the United States, shall be the supreme Law of the Land; and the Judges in every State shall be bound thereby, any Thing in the Constitution or Laws of an State to the Contrary notwithstanding”. Therefore, if we ratify the CRC, its effect would be binding on American policymakers, courts, and families, and it would automatically override almost all American laws on families and children. No other country to have ratified the CRC has an approach to treaties like ours. Their ratification of the CRC is not binding to such an extreme extent, and not one other country has ratified the treaty without annulling some part of it, or adding their own reservations.
Our only hope is an amendment to the United States Constitution. An amendment to the US Constitution (with a provision about treaties*) is the only thing that can trump an international treaty like the CRC. There is a proposed parental rights amendment that reads thus:
SECTION 1
The liberty of parents to direct the upbringing and education of their children is a fundamental right.
SECTION 2
Neither the United States nor any state shall infringe upon this right without demonstrating that its governmental interest as applied to the person is of the highest order and not otherwise served.
SECTION 3
No treaty* may be adopted nor shall any source of international law be employed to supersede, modify, interpret, or apply to the rights guaranteed by this article.
The liberty of parents to direct the upbringing and education of their children is a fundamental right.
SECTION 2
Neither the United States nor any state shall infringe upon this right without demonstrating that its governmental interest as applied to the person is of the highest order and not otherwise served.
SECTION 3
No treaty* may be adopted nor shall any source of international law be employed to supersede, modify, interpret, or apply to the rights guaranteed by this article.
This amendment would protect parental rights and the traditional parent-child relationship for posterity.
What can you do to help? You can go to parentalrights.org and sign the petition for the parental rights amendment and find out more about ways to get involved. And pray for the people working to get this passed!
Thanks for reading!
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