WHO'S IN CHARGE

This post is dedicated to my children.

The process of learning and growing into adults makes you believe that as you get older you will someday be in charge.  This is not true.  True you make your own choices, but you do not choose the consequences. That is why a wise creator gave you parents to guide you.

They are in charge of you.  They always will be.

At first, they do everything for you--a crappy job.
Then they help you learn to move--keeping you safe is a living nightmare.
They teach you right from wrong--rejoice with you and sorrow for you.

At some point, you may think that they are no longer responsible.  This never happens.

As you become parents you learn about your Heavenly Parents.

They do everything for you--make a world where you can live
They help you learn and grow spiritually--life exists beyond this life
They are there for you--even when you fall and have prepared a way back

Eventually, you will stand before God and account.

You will always be responsible.
This is the road to endless happiness.
Because I love you I want you to follow in this joyous way.

You may choose to take another road, but let me assure you it ends.  There is no lasting reward there.