The Joy And The Sorrow
JUNE 22, 2020
DAILY PROVERBS:
Proverbs 15:20-23 A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother. Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly. Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established. A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!
OUTLOOK ON THE IN BOOK:
One of the privileges as a Pastor is being with a family at the birth of their child. The smiles and joy these new births bring is almost indescribable. The innocence and dependence of a child on the parents brings an instant bond between them. Nevertheless, part of the struggles of being a Pastor is helping a family cope as children make wrong life choices. All the joy and togetherness seem to somehow to vanish. Sorrow and grief are left in its place. This often happens as children become young adults and want to be on their own. The love for them is still there, but the question of “why,” starts popping up.
Some question why God allows their child to do such things. A child they worked so hard with and tried to raise right. Why is a loving God allowing them to turn out so wrong? Parents begin to blame themselves for their children’s sins. Some begin to blame God. The truth is, each child that was created by God and placed in your care, was created with a free will to choose what he or she would do. It is not always the parent’s fault, and definitely not God’s fault. Sometimes both God and parents have tried to give them the wisdom they need, and they refuse it. Grown children must choose to accept the wisdom of knowing God personally and walking with Him on a daily basis. Without that wisdom, the sins or folly of the world seem as joy to them.
This is when a family needs the comforting counsel of the church family, and guidance of the Holy Spirit. Without it, all the purpose of the past can seem so disappointing.
THE WORD WALKING IN ME:
So, what now? Well, never give up. At any age, they are still your children. Never quit praying and asking your church to join you in prayer for them. Lastly, be a loving example of Christ before them. Remember they must choose to live for God. You cannot choose for them.
GOD TALKING TO ME: JUNE 22, 2020
THROUGH THE BIBLE WITH DAILY PROVERBS
Psalms 31 – 37 / Proverbs 15:20-23
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2 Chron. 1-3 / Acts 3
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