We had fun this Halloween with the kids and enjoyed handing out candy at our house. Being in a family-friendly neighborhood, we soon found out that everyone sits out on their front porch to hand our candy all night. Dakota and I were chosen for the job and she really enjoyed seeing all of the children coming to our house in their costumes.
Just earlier in the night, I tried to get her to wear her Little Red Riding Hood costume that I had made her. She would have no part of it and cried when I tried to put it on. This soon changed as she saw the other chidren in their costumes. It took about an hour and she asked me to put hers on as well.
Sometimes peer pressure gets us to join in when we don't feel like it. This isn't always a bad thing. I think sometimes we think of peer pressure in a negative light, but it really has its plus side also. Surrounding ourselves with people that will encourage us to do right is a helpful form of peer pressure. Sometimes we just aren't going to feel like doing the right thing, but having others pressuring us to do what is right is the best thing of all.
Romans 12:7-9
"If your gift is serving others, serve them well. If you are a teacher, teach well. If your gift is to encourage others, be encouraging. If it is giving, give generously. If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously. And if you have a gift for showing kindness to others, do it gladly.
Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. "
