Good evening!I truly hope you are all having an awesome week! I hope you don't mind too terribly much but I feel the need to brag a bit....I believe it is....within my right to do so.
I just recently got off the telephone with one of my grown children. I so enjoy spending time talking with my children about their life. Finding out how they are doing, what exciting things may be going on in "their world"; if anything new has happened since our last chat, if they have any needs or simply shooting the breeze about the latest government fiasco.
I love listening to their take on life. I love listening to them talk about "whatever". It really doesn't matter what the subject is, work.....school.....politics......religion. It simply amazes me how incredibly brilliant my children are!
Today however, as I sat and listened to my one son talk, this one particular chapter of scripture (Prov 3, below ) came to mind. I haven't been able to shake it. Honestly. It has been a few hours since we talked on the phone. Still, the scripture resonates through my mind. So I decided to post it.
I truly believe it is....
Within My Right as a mother to brag on my kids like this. :)
I have had five kids and a life that has been, to say the least, far less than surreal. It's been out right tough! For the kids....well, I have done my part of raising them on my knees and I have no qualms about giving GOD ALL THE GLORY for the way they turned out! (Incredibly)
Which brings me to my point. (Bragging rights) They are incredible God fearing young men and women who inspire praise to God just simply by the lives they live day to day.
I work in an environment, every day that invites and facilitates diversity in every arena. Ethnic, religious, racial and sexual orientation. Where "I" work is just one of many places that are becoming the norm, that mimic the greater world in which we live.
Maybe at first thought it may sound wonderful, "Ahhh everyone get what they like and everyone gets along!"
But if you can imagine a breeding ground for sin this would be the opportune place. If anything it is not an easy place to come to day in and day out and .... "Be ye Holy as I am Holy..." (1Peter 1:16)
In all the diversity teaching that is taught and pounded into our heads there is one area that is not tolerated in the work place or the world; and that's the right to be HOLY.
To make a stand for Holiness in this day and age is really worth bragging about....At least from a Mother's point of view! My children have chosen to take a stand and be be different in a Holy way....a Godly way. :) I am proud of my kids!
(Point and Case)
That is why I am posting this scripture. After talking with my son tonight I realized I am possibly one of THEE MOST BLESSED Mothers in the ENTIRE world! Simply Because My kids LIVE Proverbs 3.....because THEY LOVE GOD.
Proverbs 3
Further Benefits of Wisdom
1 My son, do not forget my teaching,
but keep my commands in your heart,
2 for they will prolong your life many years
and bring you prosperity.
3 Let love and faithfulness never leave you;
bind them around your neck,
write them on the tablet of your heart.
4 Then you will win favor and a good name
in the sight of God and man.
5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
6 in all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make your paths straight.
7 Do not be wise in your own eyes;
fear the LORD and shun evil.
8 This will bring health to your body
and nourishment to your bones.
9 Honor the LORD with your wealth,
with the first fruits of all your crops;
10 then your barns will be filled to overflowing,
and your vats will brim over with new wine.
11 My son, do not despise the LORD's discipline
and do not resent his rebuke,
12 because the LORD disciplines those he loves,
as a father the son he delights in.
13 Blessed is the man who finds wisdom,
the man who gains understanding,
14 for she is more profitable than silver
and yields better returns than gold.
15 She is more precious than rubies;
nothing you desire can compare with her.
16 Long life is in her right hand;
in her left hand are riches and honor.
17 Her ways are pleasant ways,
and all her paths are peace.
18 She is a tree of life to those who embrace her;
those who lay hold of her will be blessed.
19 By wisdom the LORD laid the earth's foundations,
by understanding he set the heavens in place;
20 by his knowledge the deeps were divided,
and the clouds let drop the dew.
21 My son, preserve sound judgment and discernment,
do not let them out of your sight;
22 they will be life for you,
an ornament to grace your neck.
23 Then you will go on your way in safety,
and your foot will not stumble;
24 when you lie down, you will not be afraid;
when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.
25 Have no fear of sudden disaster
or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked,
26 for the LORD will be your confidence
and will keep your foot from being snared.
27 Do not withhold good from those who deserve it,
when it is in your power to act.
28 Do not say to your neighbor,
"Come back later; I'll give it tomorrow"—
when you now have it with you.
29 Do not plot harm against your neighbor,
who lives trustfully near you.
30 Do not accuse a man for no reason—
when he has done you no harm.
31 Do not envy a violent man
or choose any of his ways,
32 for the LORD detests a perverse man
but takes the upright into his confidence.
33 The LORD's curse is on the house of the wicked,
but he blesses the home of the righteous.
34 He mocks proud mockers
but gives grace to the humble.
35 The wise inherit honor,
but fools he holds up to shame.
