The father of godly children has cause for
joy. What a pleasure to have children who are wise. Proverbs 23:24
Can a two year old child
be considered a godly child? If she goes around singing “Jesus Loves Me” all
the time—she’s already a godly child! Proverbs has some great wisdom and
promises about godly living…
The godly
walk with integrity; blessed are their children who follow them. Proverbs 20:7
That’s how we get godly children…from
godly parents. Parenting is such a huge responsibility! Parents must be so
careful in what they say and do…their children follow their example. Be wise,
parents. You’ve heard people say…do what I say, not
what I do, but that is precisely what
children do. They learn by watching. They’ll mimic their parents…and actually
their older siblings, too. So if the first children are taught well, then the
younger ones are more likely to be well behaved. Ah—the key. Teach your
children well. Knowing about God is the beginning of a relationship with God. Teach your children about
God’s commands—as He instructed Moses.
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| Do you have a mezuzah by your door? |
So commit
yourselves wholeheartedly to these words of mine. Tie them to your hands and
wear them on your forehead as reminders. Teach them to your children.
Talk about them when you are at home and when you are on the road, when you are
going to bed and when you are getting up. Write them on the doorposts of your
house and on your gates, so that as long as the sky remains above the earth,
you and your children may flourish in the land the LORD swore to give your
ancestors. Be careful to obey all these commands I am giving you. Show love to
the LORD your God by walking in His ways and holding tightly to Him. Deuteronomy 11:18-22
Being committed to following God’s
promises that He gave to the children of Israel gives us an opportunity of
obedience to God. His commands haven’t changed. His love hasn’t changed.
Prayer
~ Heavenly Father, help parents today instill in their children’s hearts a love
and respect for You by being good examples and living to please You. You are
worthy of our praise and adoration.
Daily
Bible Reading: February 12 – Exodus 39-40
Happy 2nd
Birthday to Sweet Julia!
May God Bless You. We
Love You so Much!
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