Prayer – Lord, thank you for Your encouragement and
direction in our lives—for those You put in our family and as our friends and
neighbors—that we may see them grow and learn to love You and others.
Have you never heard? Have you never understood? The
LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of all the earth. He never grows weak
or weary. No one can measure the depths of his understanding. He gives power to
the weak and strength to the powerless. Even youths will become weak and tired,
and young men will fall in exhaustion. But those who trust in the LORD will
find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and
not grow weary. They will walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:28-31
Meditate. Consider God’s guidance in scripture.
Once upon a time—not so very long ago—a little seven-year
old boy wanted to go camping, fishing, boating, hiking, and just playing with
other guys outside. His wise parents signed him up for Cub Scouts and saw to it
that he got to his weekly meetings. Sure enough, he made lots of new friends
and they went camping together. They even went as far as the Florida Keys
fishing, sailing, and snorkling. They hiked and even snow skied in the
mountains nearby. They all learned useful skills that will help them be prepared
all through their lives in areas like first aid, citizenship, communications, cooking,
fitness, personal management, plumbing, carpentry, and emergency preparedness.
Not all his friends stuck with the program—and he made new friends along the
way. He became a leader within his group and took on a project to build a
firepit and gravel path from his church into the woods nearby. Can you imagine
the stories that will be told and the number of s’mores roasted over fires at
that site? It won’t be just scouts, but lots of church teens and family groups
will find companionship in a circle of friends there.
Ten years later, this little guy isn’t so little anymore,
but Monday, June 26
th he achieved the honor of EAGLE SCOUT! Since
only about three percent of all boys in the scouting program ever achieve this
level it is quite an accomplishment—and we are very proud of Zander—and his
Dad, Kim, and Mom, Lisa. Even his sisters, Amelia and Liberty, offered
encouragement over the years and were blessed to take part in some of his
activities. Way to go, Zander!
What is next? It is important to have always have a goal…a
plan for the next thing in your life. Finish High School, graduate from college…and
continue to encourage others along your pathway.
Like an eagle that
rouses her chicks and hovers over her young, so he spread his wings to take
them up and carried them safely on his pinions. Deuteronomy 32:11
Blessing on you, Zander, in whatever you do! We love you
much!l
Verse of Salvation ~ Direct your children onto the right
path, and when they are older, they will not leave it. … Listen to the words of
the wise; apply your heart to my instruction. For it is good to keep these
sayings in your heart and always ready on your lips. I am teaching you today—yes,
you—so you will trust in the LORD. I have written thirty sayings for you,
filled with advice and knowledge. In this way, you may know the truth and take
an accurate report to those who sent you. Proverbs 22:6. 17-21
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1 comment:
Thanks for sharing about Zander's accomplishment, Mickey. Very cool!
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