I love this part of the song the Greatest Love of All. It was sung by Whitney Houston and was written by Michael Masser and Linda Creed. I sang it at the closing ceremonies of a summer reading program with a group of teachers to be when I was learning to be a teacher in college. The message is carries of the need to believe, teach, show, and give to children is one I have carried in my heart since I first heard it.

When people look into the future they see hard economic times. Others see a damaged world due to global warning. The list of horrible things people predict could go on and on. Just reading through it would fill you with dread and sorrow.

When I look into the eyes of my son, I see hope. I see a boy that can change his world.

I don’t mean that I see someone who will become a president or world leader of any kind. I do mean that it is possible that this wonderful loving young boy can change his part of the world.

As his mom I truly feel the calling to help him learn to be a world changer from the inside out. Just as the song says, I need to try to show him the beauty he possesses inside and help him develop a sense of pride.

How do I plan to do that?

Try to help him cultivate a deep desire to care for others.

Help him discover the gifts that he has been blessed with and help him find ways to use them.

Provide him with a safe and secure place to share his thoughts and dreams

Look for opportunities for him to grow in the fruits of the spirit as they are listed in the Bible.

Show him by example what healthy self talk sounds like.

Display through my actions that world changing is not just a one time thing to do but,  a life choice.

Share with him the pride I have in his actions and words.

Believe in his dreams and search out ways to make them happen.

Give him opportunities to lead and guide activities we are doing.

What are other ways I can do this?

This post is linked to Mama Kat’s Writing Workshop.