(Prov 22:6 NKJV) Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it.
I can remember being a teenager and I thought nothing could touch me. I thought that I wouldn’t get caught if I was doing something wrong, but even if I did, I would just sweet talk my way out of trouble. I had it all figured out.
My parents had me in church every Sunday. They’d taught me right from wrong. I can remember clearly at times my Mom saying, “you better not do that or else.” I guess I found myself being daring; quite daring at times. You know… testing the boundaries.
How did I ever make it through some of the things I did and not get hurt? I can only imagine that I had a praying Dad and Mom. Were they perfect? No… but they were there for me whenever I needed them.
Even going through the hard teenager days, I knew deep down I had parents that loved me and they were consistent in teaching me, and when I messed up they didn’t give up on me.
Our children must be guided and taught the right things to do in this life on a daily basis. Even if it sounds like a broken record at times, don’t stop teaching them God’s way and what He says in His Word.
Don’t be surprised if they make mistakes or even backslide at times. Just know that as you do your part in training them, God’s Word tells us they will not depart.
Don’t give up on your children. No matter how old they get, keep praying, keep teaching, keep setting the example for them, and they will come around eventually. And when they do, you will be amazed at all the things you said that you thought they didn’t hear, that they will be saying to their kids or others around them. God has a way of turning things around!!
Thank God today for those that prayed us into His Arms!! Amen
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
401-377-5400
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