Higher Everyday

Key Verse

“The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begetteth a wise child shall have joy of him” (Proverbs 23:24).

Text — Proverbs 23:22-26

Message

In today’s world, many children are sources of grief and disappointment to their parents because of their deviant attitudes, disobedience, disrespect, and weird lifestyles. Every parent wishes that the attitude, lifestyle and accomplishments of their children bring deep joy and satisfaction to their hearts. Our parents have expended so much on us from infancy till date and we should feel a deep sense of indebtedness to them by showing them love, giving them due honour and obeying their godly counsels. Parents hold these acts in high esteem as something that makes life worth living and it contributes to their joy and their feeling of deep satisfaction.

Youths are admonished to heed the divine command: “Honour your father and mother…” (Ephesians 6:2). The Scripture is replete with youths who gladdened the hearts of their parents or guardians like Samuel, Joseph, and Esther, just to mention but a few. The blessings of gladdening the hearts of our parents are unquantifiable. Wisdom demands that as youths we gladden the hearts of our parents or guardians. Do you gladden the hearts of your parents?

Quote

Do you gladden the hearts of you parents?

Challenge

A wise child brings honour to his parents.

Prayer for today

Lord, give me grace to gladden the hearts of my parents.