You are a Gem!!!

Childhood is the most wonderful and exciting part of a human beings journey in this world. What happens during this period is vital because it effects adulthood. If the childhood is filled with discipline, good health, education, love, affection and care then definitely, the adulthood will manifest positive mental health and mature behaviour.
God cares for Children and He wants children to be properly nurtured and brought up. Yet often we see selfishness, hostility, indifference around us which affects our lives. Those of us who are adults will definitely want to give the children around us the best of life. Now that does not mean pampering them but as elders and parents we need to be conscious that we are accountable for the tender lives that God has entrusted us with. How we bring them up is our responsibilities.
As for the Children – there is good news. Every child should be aware of certain things called the Children Rights. Take a look and know what they are and be assured for sure that God Loves You and you are precious.
Children’s rights are the human rights of children with particular attention to the rights of special protection and care afforded to the young. Definitions of children’s rights range from allowing children to do whatever they wish to the enforcement of children being physically, mentally and emotionally free from abuse. Other definitions include the rights to care and nurturing.
Types of rights
Children’s rights are defined in numerous ways, including a wide spectrum of civil, cultural, economic, social and political rights. A Canadian organization categorizes children’s rights into three categories, including:
Provision: Children have the right to an adequate standard of living, health care, education and services, and to play. These include a balanced diet, a warm bed to sleep in, and access to schooling.
Protection: Children have the right to protection from abuse, neglect, exploitation and discrimination. This includes the right to safe places for children to play; constructive child rearing behavior, and acknowledgment of the evolving capacities of children.
Participation: Children have the right to participate in communities and have programs and services for themselves. This includes children’s involvement in libraries and community programs, youth voice activities, and involving children as decision-makers.

Now isn’t that great? There are so many provisions for us, yet there are children out in the streets, slums, railway stations etc. who do not have any facilities for their lives. Let us not just be comfortable with our lives but make ways for other children to live life with dignity. Remember- you are precious and you can help others feel the same.
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Amazing Fact in the Bible: Forgiveness verses Revenge

On the month of March, Good Friday was observed throughout the world. It is the supreme sacrifice of Lord Jesus who shed His sinless blood for the deliverance of the whole mankind. While Jesus Christ carried His cross to the place of crucifixion, He was beaten, ruthlessly. Perhaps He was hungry and tired almost on the verge of collapsing, because carrying the heavy cross up hill is not a joke. He must be having a splitting headache with profuse bleeding since it was pierced with a crown of thorns.
When He reached near the place, the Roman soldiers and other Jews who were against Him hurled insults at Him and then they nailed Him on the cross. Perhaps they started with the two hands and then His two foots were put together and then the big iron nails came hammering down on His bare body. Jesus cried out in pain. The sun was beating down on His face mercilessly. What should be the reaction?
Normally any one would have retaliated with vengeance, spit out curses against the person with never ending fury.
Yet, Jesus’ reaction to the situation was completely opposite. In place of anger and curses there was a statement on His lips which is stands out through the ages. The wonderful words were “Father, Forgive them for they do not know what they are doing”. This profound sentence makes Jesus unique because He not only taught about loving people inspite of but He demonstrated His love though His kind words. There was no revengeful thoughts in His heart has He hung on the cross.
This is called amazing because it is hardly possible for any human nor such event ever took place in human history other than what is mentioned above. He forgave those who hated Him and prayed for them. Instead of curse there was blessing on His lips. Isn’t that an amazing fact?