Listen!

Listen! This entry is for parents with teenagers or young adults. The song was originally sung by Beyonce Knowles in the movie Dream Girls but it struck a chord in the hearts of parents like myself when it was sung by then 16-year-old Charise Pempengco. Charise expressed the frustration of teenagers on the verge of adulthood trying to break out of the mold prepared by others, most likely the parents.

My advice: dear parents, put away the mold you have been preparing. Our children are people, not cake batter. They are created in God's image. God has a good plan for them. Our job is simply to teach them to always seek that blueprint God has prepared for them. Encourage them to be always in right relationship with God.