A Scout Is Reverent

Next to my love for family is most definitely my love for God. That is my very personal belief and I am in no way ashamed of it. We all have something we believe in. To all that may not be the same God. Still it is something or somebody that you hope in and believe in, but maybe is not clearly visible to the human eye.This is not intended to be a sermon although it may seem that way, it is not. Everyone believes in something, whether that be that tomorrow will be a better day or that your financial situation will be better, there is a belief and a hope there. What does that have to do with a scout is reverent well.....Even if our young boys do not have their foot planted firmly in the church, we still hope that they will find their way to God and therefore find their way to goodness and grace. That may never be within the walls of a brick and mortar church it may only be within their hearts. We as leaders may be the same. I think God knows everyones heart no matter where you are standing or where you are falling or failing. He knows us inside and out because that is what I believe and that is what I know. Our scouts rely on us to lead them in the direction that God FIRST tells us to lead them. I think that he oversees every event and every meeting we have. I think he enables us to have the funds to do and to provide for these young gentlemen. I believe that we as leaders teach reverence by our actions. We teach them that even though we are tired, we still stand before them and are patient and kind and caring and well I guess GOD like. (God never tires of us or of our mistakes) Those are Godly ways and we only hope that those characteristics show and will rub off on them. We certainly would love they attend church but they may never. But if one of these young men, just one, someday saves someones life, defends his country becomes a doctor or just simply someone that smiles and brings joy into others lives than I guess we have made our scouts reverent.  The definition of reverent is: showing great reverence for god; "a godly man"; "leading a godly life" worshipful 

So I guess the question is.......Are you showing your scouts how they can be reverent.

This is one of my favorite passages from the bible, from Psalms my favorite book. These are the great songs of our bible. Please take time to read and a minute to be a reverent scout. Have a wonderful Sunday and God bless....

Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the lands! 
Serve the Lord with gladness!
Come into His presence with singing! 

Know that the Lord is GOD!
It is He that made us, and we are His;
We are His people and the sheep of His pasture. 

Enter into His gates with thanksgiving,
And His courts with praise!
Give thanks to Him; bless His name! 

For the Lord is good;
His steadfast love endures for ever,
And His faithfulness to all generations. 

From the Book of Psalms, Psalm 100

Prayer for Our Friends and Readers From Troop 51:

Lord, we thank You for our friends. Help us to understand each other's problems, to show forgiveness, to show respect, and to grow in friendship. With Your help and guidance we shall grow into mature people, unselfish, patient, and pure.

Amen