Proverbs 10:1
A wise son brings joy to his father,
but a foolish son grief to his mother.
As an adult I don't often consider my mom and dads opinion of what I am up to. I will admit that I am not particularly close to either one. I do often hope that my parents are proud of me and where I am in my life. In some little way I want to know that they are happy when they think of me.
I find this proverb interesting as a parent of two small children. It is so true. In the running of my household I would say that when my children do something "foolish" I get very frustrated and worry about how to teach them a better way. When they do something "wise" it is often my husband that is the one to shower them with praise and find great joy in their accomplishments.
It is rare in our world today to think of the legacy we leave for our parents and the one that is being created in our children. Do you wonder how your parents feel about the decisions you make? Do you make decisions in regards to the grief or joy it may bring them?
Heavenly Father~I thank you for the blessings of your Word. I pray you use me in our new study of Solomons Proverbs. I pray that you find honor in the words and stories we share Lord. I pray for all those who take the time to be a part of this study will find blessing and maybe a little understanding in your word. ~In Your Heavenly Name
Please continue to pray for Heather and I as we connect to find direction and guidance in this devotional.
Please pray for Angela S this week
1 comment:
hi heather, just wanted to let you know that I too had a simular upbringing, that is, my parents divorced
when I was 14., and some things you mention,after their d-word. but thank god my old-fashioned grandparents
took care of me/sister, even though, that wasn't perfect either-kind of new set of rules other than yea!, going
to grandmas! but nevertheless, god kept me from my parents way of life of drugs and other opposite sexes.
there was a time when I tried to trust them again, live with my dad, he was never home, mom did a simular
thing. I was a lost teen with mixed emotions.unwed mother of two-at 18-20.
even today, relationship struggles with them at 43. so, yeah, I think what you're doing is worth it.
What I've leaned is this, in life whom ever is always around you, is your family,blood or not. Relationships
require time together. have a good day!
love in christ,
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