There is no better place to be on a hot, steamy summer day than swimming in a deliciously refreshing swimming pool!! (No matter if it's 2 feet deep or 12!!)
Today, Anna and I were blessed to have the unique opportunity to have a "girlie swim" in our generous neighbor's beautiful pool!! We laughed, talked and soaked in the Vitamin D together! :) I mused to myself as I watched her doing all her "aquatic acrobats" in her cute, flowing dress! It took my mind back to just a few years ago.....
My little Lan-man made his personal decision of modesty at around 5 or 6. He began feeling a "need" to dress himself in privacy, being very careful that mommy and Anna didn't see too much! :) I respected that and did the same. In fact, his new found conviction affected the entire way our family operated around each other. That has included the attire we choose to swim in. Are we having just as much fun in the pool? You bet!
Today, Anna and I were blessed to have the unique opportunity to have a "girlie swim" in our generous neighbor's beautiful pool!! We laughed, talked and soaked in the Vitamin D together! :) I mused to myself as I watched her doing all her "aquatic acrobats" in her cute, flowing dress! It took my mind back to just a few years ago.....
My little Lan-man made his personal decision of modesty at around 5 or 6. He began feeling a "need" to dress himself in privacy, being very careful that mommy and Anna didn't see too much! :) I respected that and did the same. In fact, his new found conviction affected the entire way our family operated around each other. That has included the attire we choose to swim in. Are we having just as much fun in the pool? You bet!
When my children ask me what the Bible says about dressing modestly, I usually point them to the scenario when Jesus delivered the demoniac of Gadara. (Mark 5:1-20) This poor man ran around naked in the tombs, cutting his flesh and screaming. Then Jesus came and brought him peace.
My question to my children is this, "What is the first thing the man did after Jesus took the devils out?"......can you guess? Yes, that right, the man put on clothes. In fact, when the towns people found the man, the Bible says that he was clothed and in his right mind!!
Hmmmm....now that's something to ponder on!! ;)
My question to my children is this, "What is the first thing the man did after Jesus took the devils out?"......can you guess? Yes, that right, the man put on clothes. In fact, when the towns people found the man, the Bible says that he was clothed and in his right mind!!
Hmmmm....now that's something to ponder on!! ;)
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