Proverbs 23
On Weds this week, I posted about parenting and punishment or discipline for children. For myself, I know I must strike a balance and not bee too harsh with my discipline as harsh and highly critical words (which more often than not are unnecessary) often accompany my discipline. I can and should discipline my kids firmly but without such harsh and highly critical words. I must demonstrate Jesus in ALL that I do as a parent.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are a great God and You are the Great Teacher, full of truth and wisdom and knowledge. Without You I would be lost and unable to do anything good! Thank You for how You have led me and blessed me! Thank You also for how Your discipline has molded me and helped me be more of the man You intend for me. I am not worth such love. I am too quick to anger and have too often been harsh with my words. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome my sin and turn towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and help me love others as You do. Help me grow in my faith. Give me strength. Give Lisa strength. Please heal and cure her of her cancer and the side effects from chemo. Help me lead Zach and Dustin to You and have them choose You as their Lord and Savior. Help me lead and serve my family and serve You. Help me understand, be obedient to and apply Your message for me today and every day.
Do not withhold discipline from a child; if you punish them with the rod, they will not die. Punish them with the rod and save them from death. v13-14
On Weds this week, I posted about parenting and punishment or discipline for children. For myself, I know I must strike a balance and not bee too harsh with my discipline as harsh and highly critical words (which more often than not are unnecessary) often accompany my discipline. I can and should discipline my kids firmly but without such harsh and highly critical words. I must demonstrate Jesus in ALL that I do as a parent.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are a great God and You are the Great Teacher, full of truth and wisdom and knowledge. Without You I would be lost and unable to do anything good! Thank You for how You have led me and blessed me! Thank You also for how Your discipline has molded me and helped me be more of the man You intend for me. I am not worth such love. I am too quick to anger and have too often been harsh with my words. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome my sin and turn towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and help me love others as You do. Help me grow in my faith. Give me strength. Give Lisa strength. Please heal and cure her of her cancer and the side effects from chemo. Help me lead Zach and Dustin to You and have them choose You as their Lord and Savior. Help me lead and serve my family and serve You. Help me understand, be obedient to and apply Your message for me today and every day.
