Start Children Off in the Way They Should Go

Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it. — Proverbs 22:6 

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Today we celebrated Abby's 26th birthday.

Yesterday we walked on the beach in Coronado after dinner.

And we came to the carvings by the sandcastle man.

Lo and behold, he had created a birthday sculpture for the next day!

It says, Sept. 4, 2023 on the left heart.

And Happy Birthday to You! on the right heart.

A perfect early birthday wish for Abby!

God is good.

All the time.

Train Up a Child in the Way He Should Go

Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it. — Proverbs 22:6 

This is a tough verse.

Even though it's true lots of the time, other times, even the best training can't prevent some children from falling away.

The good news is that even when they fall, our prayers can lift them up and get them back on solid ground.

My friend's 30-something son was dealing with drugs, alcohol abuse, anger issues, and threats of suicide.

With lots of prayer and professional help, he is now on the road to healing.

This is a complete miracle that we could not have predicted just a year ago.

His mom's perseverance even when he resisted and her constant prayers along with God's guidance have completely turned him around.

And we give God the glory.

Even when our children do turn from Him, He reaches out and brings them back into the fold.

Thank you, Lord!

Start Children Off in the Way They Should Go

Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it. — Proverbs 22:6

Another version of this Bible verse says, "Train up a child."

Both images are great.

They convey training children in God's ways.

And also starting them off on the right foot — in God's Word.

So they begin hiding God's Word in their hearts.

Memorizing Scripture so when they are away from the church, they still hold God's Word in their hearts.

And even when they turn from it completely, they will turn back to God eventually.

Each of my siblings have gradually turned back to God.

And two of them have dedicated their lives to Jesus.

What a comfort that is.

And a constant reminder to pray for our family members and friends.