Today is my oldest son’s 12th birthday and I am always in awe of how much time flies between birthdays. As he gets older (and older & older, lol) I pray that he continues to grow in the Lord and become exactly who God has planned. I know though that that doesn’t come by itself so here are some things I want to share with him…before its too late.
1.) Wait…
There are so many reasons…Wait on growing up too quickly. Wait on the Lord. Wait for the right girl. Wait on marrying her. Wait with your words. There is never a good reason to rush. Wait, pray, listen and then use wisdom in all of your decisions. I know that is seems easier to jump and just get something done but that is not always the best way to go. Always better to make the correct decision by waiting than the wrong decision because you rushed in without wisdom.
Psalm 37:34 : “Wait on the Lord, and keep His way, and he shall exalt thee…”
Psalm 27: 14 : “Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord.”
Psalm 37:7 : “Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him…”
2.) Be who you are…
There are so many people in the world, but there is none like you. God knows you, planned you, knows your future, Be Who You Were Created To Be. His is the only opinion that really matters. Many will say differently, but the truth lies in the Word. Believe in yourself, believe that God didn’t make a mistake, speak your mind, listen to your heart and know God has your back, always, no matter what.
Jeremiah 1:5 : “Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee…”
Jeremiah 29:11 : “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” (NIV)
3.) Don’t give up…
Even in the darkest moments, do not despair, do not give up. You may think that the moment may never end and the tunnel is so very dark; The Lord is your light, you can always call on him, he will always be there for you. When the path is overgrown with thorns and the dark side is calling, lean on the Lord during that time. Rely on the words of the Word and remember the truths you have been taught.
Psalm 3:5 : “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not unto your own understanding.”
1 Peter 5:7 : “Casting ALL your cares upon him; for he cares for you.”
Hebrews 13:5 : “…for he has said, I will never leave you, nor forsake you.”
4.) Lead, Always lead…
The only time in your life that you should be a follower is when you are following the Lord. Otherwise, Lead. God calls you to lead others to him, to lead a good spiritual life, be a spiritual leader to lead your wife, to lead your children. Lead by example. Listen to God and follow his word and then Lead. God knows the plans he has laid for you, be the man of God I know he is calling you to be. Don’t waiver, do not be swayed. You ARE a leader, don’t let anyone ever tell you otherwise.
Deuteronomy 6:7 : “And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk to them when thou sit in thine house, and when thou walk by the way, and when thou lie down and when thou rise up.”
Ephesians 5:23 : “For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church;”
Colossians 1:28 : “Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus.”
5.) Be a man, a good man…
There are so many conflicting opinions in the world you are growing up in. Do not be swayed by the world and the worlds opinion of what a man should be. Men are strong. That is the way God designed them and He didn’t make a mistake. Muscles are for using, but use them wisely. Never use them for harm only for helping. Men are “hunters and gatherers”, as God designed them to be. Work hard, work diligently, provide for your family. That’s what you were made to do. You are the spiritual leader of your home, pick a good church, then go. Lead by example for your (to be) wife and children. Love your God and your (to be) wife and be the best man that he has created you to be.
Provide: 1 Timothy 5:8 “But if any not provide for his own and specially for those of his own house, he has denied the faith and is worse than an infidel.”
Lead: 1 Corinthians 11:3 “But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God.”
Love: Ephesians 5:25 “Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ loved the church.” & Ephesians 5:28 “So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. He that loves his wive loves himself.”
6.) I Love You…
I do. I really, really do. I know that I lose it sometimes and you may think that I don’t, but there is nothing you could EVER do to make me feel any less love for you. Seriously. God knew EXACTLY what he was doing when he put you and I together. My love for you way out weighs anyones, well, except for God’s…but other than that…I win, hands down. I would lay down my life for you, beat anyone, track anyone, defend you, heavens son, I’d even slay dragons for you. Always, without question, I am your number one fan and I.LOVE.YOU.
Be blessed today,
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You make me smile PK, thank you for always being a wonderful encouragement. Love you too!
Well written words of wisdom from a God-fearing, Spirit-following, Son-loving Mama’s heart! Thank you for the inspiration.
Love and Prayers, PK