rantings of a ticked off mama

We took the kids to see the new Disney Pixar movie Brave today.  Movie was cute but I have to say what left the most impression upon my heart were the previews.  First of all, all of the upcoming children's movie's were about darkness and death.  As Luke and I kept exchanging glances, my heart could not help but remember what scripture says about the times that we are embarking on.  Desensitising our youth to the reality of darkness by exposing them to vampires, ghosts and other such things that is portrayed in a funny light.  Believe me, I have stared darkness in the face and there is nothing funny or cute about it. 
Then comes the kicker, Katy Perry's upcoming movie about her life.  It begins by explaining how poor Katy was raised in a Christian home that held her down until she broke free and found her own voice.  First of all, anyone who prances around on stage in a swim suit twirling lollipops is not what I would deem of sound mind.  Honestly, I would love to say that my first reaction was that I was filled with compassion for poor Katy but it wasn't.  I was ticked.  I was ticked for my children and every other pair of innocent eyes sitting in that theater who came to see a "family" movie was getting this crap shoved down their throat.  I am angry at the lie that the enemy is constantly feeding our youth.  I am angry that I can no longer go to the movies with my children without being bombarded with inappropriate anti-Jesus lies.  The lines that used to be blurry, aren't so blurry anymore. The line is clearly drawn and it is time that we as ambassadors of Christ guard our children's hearts and minds from these lies. 
Turn on the t.v., radio or any other media source and this is what our children are being told:  Our boys are taught to lust after women, give themselves away to as many as they can because that is what gives them their worth.  Make as much money as you can because you are only worth the amount in your bank account.  Our little girls are taught to dress provocatively because your value comes from as many looks as you get.  You're never good enough.  Your worth is found in the size of you bra and blue jeans.  Little girls giving away their bodies looking for the security that they are missing in their homes.  This is a travesty!  I know these lies because I once believed them!  This makes me ANGRY!
Katy Perry's so called voice that she has found is pouring out of the speakers and into the hearts of our children all over the world.  Well Miss Perry, I know one little girl who will not be listening to your crap.  You paint the picture of Christians being weak, close-minded fools.  Well you are a puppet of the enemy, being used to spread the same lie that he has been spreading for a while.  My heart breaks for you because you are the one who is blind and in captivity by the enemy as a tool for his deceptive plan.  My anger is not at you, but at your king.
As Lecrea put it best, you want to be a real rebel, read your Bible and follow Jesus because no one is doing that these days.  Go against what the world says you must be in order to find worth and find your confidence in Christ.  Jesus was the ultimate rebel, renegade and outlaw.  He loved, he rebuked, he spoke the truth without fear, he died and overcame death!  That is MY JESUS! That is who I am following!  And He is coming back with a tattoo on his thigh and a sword from his mouth to complete his rescue plan and put an end to the lies once and for all.  That is my Jesus!  That is my King! The King of Kings!