I have been experiencing confliction about Halloween this year for the first time ever. The Holy Spirit has prompted me to research, pray and engage other strong believers in a dialogue about this day. I grew up trick-or-treating and it was all about having fun. Nothing ghoulish or scary or evil. And I want that innocent fun for my kids (it's not high on the list of desires for them certainly!). But I just kept thinking, "Is this something that honors God?" So I read, I prayed and I sought counsel from several moms I respect and trust in their relationship with God. And the Holy Spirit brought me to this...
I don't think Jesus would have thrown a Halloween party for sure, but I also don't think He would be inside His house with the front porch light turned off. I think He would be out and about, sharing the glorious news of Him! So our light will be on and we'll hand out candy to the children, along with an invitation to our church. We've also been using this day as an opportunity to discuss sharing and giving with Lane and Landry.
This is what works for our family at this time. Who knows where the Holy Spirit will lead us in the future?! But I earnestly pray that even our fun honors Him and is a light into our dark world. May His Light shine brightly today through all of us who know Him!
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I think it is wonderful that you are asking yourself what most people never do. "Is what I am doing honoring to God?"
Today I saw on Foxnews.com that Hugh Hefner was dressing up as the devil and throwing a huge h word bash. I think if it's something Hugh is so in to that should be a sign I should question the practices of the day. Don't you love the logic !?
Love you!
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