I woke up this morning with an old Michael W. Smith song on my mind… The title: Place in this World. The song describes someone down on their knees searching for their place in this world.
At age 46, I still wonder occasionally what I am going to be when I grow up? I have had ample opportunity to find my place in this world by this stage in life. It has been an exciting adventure to say the least. I tried a few things in past years that simply did not work out. At other times, God just intervened and led me straight to where I could find meaning and significance.

As I strive to father three boys who truly are searching for their place in this world, I hope that I have not forgotten what it was like to be 20 or 17, or even 13 years old. Men have an unquenchable desire to find a sense of personal significance. As we age, it is easy to forget what a vulnerable time of life it is when a person is roaminthe night to find their place in this world, to borrow from Michael W. Smith.

I have thought for years that we make an impact on our children by being proper examples as God fearing people. We try to instill biblical ideals in their heart. Those endeavors are of utmost importance indeed. But it is striking to me today that one of my significant contributions to them at this age is to pray that they find God, as they roam the night to find their place in this world.