Training Is Not Easy

Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go; and when he is old, he will not depart from it.

Two of my granddaughters post Bible verses on their Facebook everyday. I said, "Between the two of you, I don't have to get my Bible out anymore." I was just kidding, of course. However, it is a blessing to this grandmother's heart that they are reading the Bible daily. 3John 1:4 says "There is no greater joy, than to hear that my children walk in truth,"  this verse is so true. Many a night of soul searching, Bible reading, and begging God to give direction, in raising my four kids was spent. I didn't have a clue how to raise kids, but I knew that God could help me. Proverbs 22:6 was a constant verse on my mind and heart. The key word in that verse being TRAIN. I think too many women left the training of their children to others, in my day. I realize that it was necessary for some. But many traded their children's character for security and nice things. And that resulted in broken hearts and dreams. We did not have a big home, modern furniture, or new cars. The only thing we had was faith in God to see us through. Thank the Lord, all four graduated from Christian School, and two of them graduated from Bible College. Our God can be trusted to take care of us. I see a trend among many younger Mothers today to train their children. I applaud them! It isn't an easy thing to do but, anything worthwhile is not  easy. But the dividends are so worth it!