“Tune your ears to wisdom, and concentrate on understanding. Cry out for insight, and ask for understanding. Search for them as you would for silver; seek them like hidden treasures.” —Proverbs 2:2–4 NLT
The Bible says that we should be pursuing wisdom like valuable treasure. How much more do the children in our lives, whose understanding is so limited, need this wisdom? So many verses in the Proverbs tell us not only to seek wisdom, but to impart it to our children. Where does wisdom begin? With a fear of the Lord—a healthy reverence and awe of God. As we follow him and receive more wisdom each day, let’s be sure to pass that wisdom on to the children in our lives. Take time to teach them. Show them by example. Be patient with them as they learn. And realize that you are representing God as you do these things.
—Albert Reyes
Praying the Scripture:
“Lord Jesus, I pray Proverbs 2:2–4 right now for ________. I pray that he/she would tune his/her ears to wisdom. And as I pray for my children to have understanding, I pray also for myself, that you would open my eyes to the desperation of so many children in the world who wonder if anyone loves them. As you open my eyes to the needs of these children, I pray you would also motivate me to act for these children. Please give us the wisdom we need to make good choices and bring glory to you. In your good name I pray these things. Amen.” |
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