A Moment in Proverbs 8/10/09

I realized this evening that I posted the Proverbs for the day on my facebook and forgot to come over here and post. Have a wonderful week ladies!

Proverbs 10: 3 The Lord will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish: but he casteth away the substance of the wicked.

Walking in Truth has benefits. I praise God for all His benefits. Take a look at Psalm 103 where we are instructed not to forget his benefits. Children must learn not only that their actions have consequences but that doing what is right has benefits! We don't want children to only obey because they 'get' something out of it yet, they should see the benefit. Look for ways to bless your child for good behavior. In my opinion, acknowledging good behavior is just as important as correcting poor behavior. Take time to encourage your children to count the benefits of obedience and doing what is right in the sight of God. Make sure you train your children in this Truth with a few hands on benefits that they clearly connect to their good behavior. Be creative and then come back and share with me. I would love to hear how the Lord is leading you in the training of His people!

With much love,

Mrs. Joseph Wood

A Moment in Proverbs 7/10/09

Proverbs 10: 7

The memory of the just is blessed; but the name of the wicked shall rot.

Often I share with the children about their grandpa, great grandpa and even their great-great grandfather who loved the Lord. I don't only share my memories of special moments. I share their grandfather's favorite passage of the Bible, his birthday Proverbs, and often read from old Bibles that I have inherited from them. It is a delight to talk about the great patriarchs of our family! Truly the memory of the just is blessed! However, the opposite is true for those that reject God. Today, I heard about a debate in Germany regarding a tree that was planted in 1947 in honor of a man that did wickedly. The present leader would like to remove the tree and is making the proposal to the people to do so. As I considered the Truth of this passage I found it interesting that even landmarks such as trees are despised when they represent the wicked. The name of the wicked and anything that stands to represent them truly does rot!

Side note: I have written in my Bible the favorite passages and birthday Proverbs for those in our family. For example, if you were to read my Bible you would see a side note next to Romans ch. 12 saying that this was one of Grandpa Raymond’s favorite chapters to read. I do this not because I am afraid I will forget but so that my children and my children's children do not forget. I encourage you to do the same. Leave a message to those that have not yet been born about your love for God and His Word!