DIG: Wisdom In The Proverbs - Take Godly Instructions, Avoid Wickedness & Stay Healthy

And every journey starts with one step!

No question that the Proverbs is my favourite book in the bible. I'm back studying a chapter of the Proverbs a day.  Yesterday in Proverbs 3, the focus of the  chapter was the instruction to stay true to God's law, and the benefits of keeping his commandments. Today, in chapter 4, three themes are present. 1) King Solomon admonished children to adhere to the instructions of their father. 2) King Solomon taught us how to avoid wickedness. 3) He emphasized that Godly wisdom is life and health. But the overarching theme is to adhere to God's instructions because doing so leads to wisdom.

Now, we can see around us that not all children are blessed with Godly or wise fathers.  In some cases, the fathers are absent in their involvement with the rearing of their children, being present in the home in body, but detached emotionally and spiritually and do little by way  of positively influencing their children. Others are absent all together.  Here is the good news, if you are an adult and you didn't get a godly upbringing, you can seek seek God for yourself now. If you are a single parent like I was for many years, you decide how to raise your child or children.  No need to fight with anybody if you want to take the kids to church.  It is never too late to start doing the right thing!

Attention young parents!  Church attendance is still a good thing.  There are many benefits of attending church with your children and having them get involved in church activities.  In order to have well rounded children it is not enough to have them do well in school and sports and other extra-curricular activities.  A good part of your children's character development happens in church.  Church is also a good ground for the development of social skills, leadership, team work activities and much more.  Get them involved early, do not wait until they turn teenagers and start to act up.

Once you get going you may need outside help to orchestrate the changes you desire but do not let that deter you! There are study groups, life coaches, family counselors and all types of resources that you can access to help you live your best life and find joy in the journey.

Get in the Proverbs and share your thoughts with me in your comments! 

Beverley