The Word in 120 by Jerome Stewart
Bless all our Children
Our children have so many challenges today because of the many different influences of the social media where you will find the good, the bad, and
the ugly. The best thing a parent can do for a young child is teach them God’s word. If you are a single parent, God’s word will assist anyone willing to trust in
His wisdom. What parent, who wants the best for their children, is willing to allow the ways of the world to be their teacher? Proverbs 3 vss. 5 and 6 says; “Trust in
the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.” Timothy was a
mentee of the Apostle Paul and he recognized the teachings Timothy received from his mother and grandmother during his early childhood development. 2nd.
Timothy chapter 1 vss. 1 thru 6 says; “Paul an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus, To Timothy, a
beloved son; Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. I thank God, whom I serve with a pure conscience, as my forefathers did as
without ceasing I remember you in my prayers night and day, greatly desiring to see you, being mindful of your tears, that I may be filled with joy, when I call to
remembrance the genuine faith that is in you, which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am persuaded is in you also.”
Paul while in prison understood the challenges young Timothy faced, but he also recognized the influence of the women in Timothy’s life as a child. Proverbs
chapter 13 vs. 24 says; “He who spares his rod hates his son, But he who loves him disciplines him promptly.” We all make mistakes and some are innocent. Do
not major in the minor issues of life when raising a child. Paul Harvey was a radio personality for 50 years. He loved children! He told the story of the little girl who
didn’t mean any harm in what she was doing on a daily basis. She was in the backyard tending to the teeth of her dog. Evidently she had been trained on the
importance of having clean teeth. When her father asked what she was doing she replied; “Don’t worry daddy, I’ll put your toothbrush back like I always have.”
