Theology 104
Dr. Love
February 15, 2016
Biblical Worldview Essay
God says in Genesis 1:26(KJV), “And God said, Let us make man our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and o fowl over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth.” I try to represent God in all and everything that I do, including my profession. As a Child Life specialist, I encounter many families that are going through dramatic changes in their life. It is important that I show these families the families the love of God.
A Child Life Specialist works closely with hospitalized children and families. Most of these families are not familiar with the events going on in their lives. They may experience …show more content…
When the opportunity is presented, I am sure to represent God to the best of my ability. In my eyes, this conversation may be the deciding factor on how a family receives devastating new. During these times I keep Matthew 18:19-20 in mind, “Again I say to you that if two of you agree on earth concerning anything that they ask, it will be done for them by My Father in heaven. (20) For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them.”(NKJV). I like to begin with this scripture because this lets the families know that God is with them and all we have to do is stand in agreement. I also like to use Isaiah 53:4-5, “Surely He has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed Him stricken, smitten by God and afflicted. But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed.”(NKJV).
Working as a Child Life Specialist is something that I really enjoy. It gives me the opportunity to show God’s love, compassion, mercy, and grace to parents and families. You may never know who day you may be changing be walking in God’s image. Ephesians 2:10 says, “For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them” (NKJV). It brings me joy to know that I was able to leave a good, Godly impression. Christians should