For the month of October, we are answering the challenge John Goldwater, pastor of Christ Community Church in Grenada, MS, laid out — the #DailyWisdomChallenge. Each day, we are going to read through a chapter of Proverbs corresponding to the day of the month.
This fits with what we have studied in Colossians, specifically Colossians 3:1-2, namely that we should seek “the things that are above, where Christ is” and set our minds like a thermostat “on things that are above, not on things that are on earth”. Imagine what a month meditating on God’s Word daily can do for us.
Won’t you join us on this #DailyWisdomChallenge and set your minds on Christ?
Proverbs 22:6 highlights how important it is to guide our children in the ways of the Lord. Parents have the unique role of helping children grow — and grow in their faith so they can learn to love and serve God.
Children are a gift from the Lord, as we see in Psalm 127:3-5, which says they are a heritage and a reward. But raising children can be hard, and sometimes we might forget how special they are. It’s important for us to recognize their value and understand how crucial it is to help them grow spiritually.
In Colossians 3:20, Paul tells children, “Obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord.” This verse shows us that children should learn to respect and listen to their parents. But obedience doesn’t mean just following rules without thinking, especially if it goes against what God says. Instead, it means having a heart that wants to follow God’s truth, even when it’s tough.
At the same time, Paul reminds parents in Colossians 3:21 not to provoke their children to anger but to raise them with discipline and instruction. This means that when we discipline our kids, we should do it with love, not out of frustration. Parents should remember to show grace and mercy, just like God does, because we all make mistakes.
Teaching our children about the gospel is very important. Deuteronomy 6:6-7 encourages us to keep God’s Word close and to share it every day. We should help our children navigate life’s ups and downs, always pointing them back to the Bible. By showing loving discipline and guidance, we prepare our kids to face the world while staying strong in their faith.
Ultimately, our goal as parents is to reflect God’s love and truth. As we work to train our children in the Lord, let’s rely on His grace, trusting that He will help them grow in their hearts and lives, leading them to have a lasting relationship with Him.
Just Keith Harris 