I have probably never been known as a wise son. I have been known as a wise guy, and a couple of other things that use wise as an adjective. But, don't you know that parents must really be proud of their children that make good decisions and do the right things? I know I would be.
We were discussing Thanksgiving in the preschool Sunday School class yesterday, when Blake, our four-year-old, began to explain to us how Thanksgiving came about. He told us that the pilgrims came on the "Sunflower", and that they came here because the King wouldn't let them go to church. I cannot begin to tell you how proud I was; he has been listening.
Today's word is Proverbs 23:24, NIV, which reads, "The father of a righteous child has great joy; a man who fathers a wise son rejoices in him."
This verse is true of earthly fathers but don't you know it is also true of our Heavenly Father? He wants to rejoice in our wise decisions. He wants us to make righteous choices and to do the right things. GOD wants us to grow closer to Him and to pattern our actions after His; He rejoices over His righteous and wise children.
Thanksgiving is coming up, and I will always be grateful for the many blessings in my life, which include Trish and my children. I pray daily that I make wise and righteous decisions and that they can see that I am doing my best. My Father rejoices when I do, and I so want to please Him.
Be Blessed,
Mickey T
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