Today, I’m sharing a daily devotion from The UCB Word for Today that I thought was quite interesting – as it focused along the same lines of my blog yesterday – “DECISIONS DECISIONS DECISIONS”
I hope today’s reading will grab your attention leaving you with something further to think about …
UCB WORD FOR TODAY
‘They shall come back from the land of the enemy.’ Jeremiah 31:16 NKJV
Are you living under a cloud of guilt, feeling like a failure because your child has gone astray? Don’t do it! The Bible teaches that sometimes children simply won’t listen to the counsel of their parents.
Solomon was probably giving a word of personal testimony when he wrote, ‘A wise son heeds his father’s instruction, but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke’ (Proverbs 13:1 NKJV).
Jesus didn’t hold the father accountable for the fact that his prodigal son went astray (see Luke 15:11).
And if you did your best, God doesn’t hold you accountable either.
The truth is that bad parents sometimes turn out good children, and good parents sometimes have children who go bad.
God’s first two children were placed in a perfect paradise, yet they rebelled. Ultimately, we’re all given the power to choose.
There comes a time when every child is no longer a child, and has to take responsibility for his or her actions.
So, if you’ve done your best as a parent, don’t let the devil put a guilt trip on you.
And if you’ve failed as a parent, it’s not the unpardonable sin. Not only will God forgive you, but you can also claim this wonderful promise: ‘Refrain your voice from weeping, and your eyes from tears; for your work shall be rewarded, says the Lord, and they shall come back from the land of the enemy.
There is hope in your future…that your children shall come back to their own border’ (Jeremiah 31:16-17 NKJV).
Don’t give up on your children, because God hasn’t. Keep praying and believing, and allow Him to work on them.
The UCB Word For Today is written by Bob and Debby Gass.
Dearest Junie, thank you for sharing this article. It addresses directly a grave concern that plagues many godfearing parents. Thank you for sharing this encouragement.
Blessings! 👭 💝
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It was definitely an encouragement to me too. Jeremiah 31:16 👏👏
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The key promise is Proverbs 22:6.
“Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not depart”
They may stray, but will return, and not depart.
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Amen and Amen
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I am a living example of this, so I know that God is true to his word. Some happen sooner than others but keep praying and trusting God, there is always a turn around.
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Amen
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Great encouragement.
Stay Blessed.
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Thanks Es and same to you too
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