Friend sent me a small article that I would love to send on to all of you.
To My Child:
Proverbs 23:19- Listen, my son, and be wise, and set your heart on the right path
I can share your life, but I cannot live it for you.
I can teach you things, but I cannot make you learn.
I can give you directions, but I cannot always lead you.
I can allow you freedom, but I cannot account for it.
I can take you to worship, but I cannot make you believe.
I can teach you right and wrong, but I cannot decide for you.
I can give you love, but I cannot force it upon you.
I can teach you to be a friend, but I cannot make you one.
I can teach you to share, but I cannot make you unselfish.
I can teach you respect, but I cannot force you to show honor.
I can tell you the facts of life, but I cannot build your reputation.
I can tell you about lofty goals, but I cannot achieve them for you.
I can teach you to obey, but I cannot answer for your actions.
I can warn you about sins, but I cannot establish your morals.
I can love you as my child, but I cannot place you in God's family.
I can pray for you, but I cannot make you walk with God.
I can teach you about Jesus, but I cannot make Him your Savior.
I can teach about prayer, but I cannot make you pray.
I will not give up on this things till I die.
Let’s never give up and never stop teaching.  Todd

“Never”

I was reading the other day a comment in which someone said,

“never expect anything from anyone because they will only let you down."

It made me think that is a very sad comment and it is probably true more often than we wish. It made me think of how many times did it take for that person to say “NEVER”!  How have they been disappointed?  Do we believe that God is 100% faithful or have we been disappointed enough times that we would want to say, “Never expect anything from God?” – Or at least, “Don’t expect too much.” The Bible tells us over and again that God is faithful, Psalm 100:5 says, “…For the LORD is good; His lovingkindness is everlasting and His faithfulness to all generations.” In thinking about God’s faithfulness is that He is faithful to His name, His character and His Word. His name reveals who God is and that’s love to us. Knowing that God is true to His name, His character and when His Word is applied, we find comfort in knowing that we can trust His purposes, His promises and His care for each of Us!  Todd