Living Proverbs 22:6

"Train up a child in the way he should go,

And when he is old he will not depart from it."

Proverbs 22:6

Our Kolton just turned three in March. He is our youngest child and fourth in line. Over the years and with each child I have relaxed. With our oldest, I was very proper and strict. . The labeled toy baskets each had their own spot and no misplaced item would fly. I can actually remember dumping out every single toy bin in one big pile on the floor because things were all mixed up and we needed to pick up again, "and this time do it right!". Now today's reality...as long as stuff is picked up off the floor, we're good! We have one big bucket instead of many pretty labeled ones. So by the time I got pregnant with Kolton, we always joked and said that he didn't have a chance because I have gotten so lucy-goosy.



Now in some ways...that is right, I have gotten too lucy-goosy. But I do try to keep my discipline steady. It is sometimes harder to follow through, especially with the youngest. He's my baby. I want to hang onto that. My husband Keith however, lovingly reminds me that I am doing Kolton no favors by being soft....and he's right.



But boy...this week has been tough! You know, every time I turn around I have to discipline. It's exhausting! It is a 24/7 job with no breaks! It seems he plays with everything BUT his toys and getting into everything he shouldn't!

While feeling a little defeated this morning, the Lord reminded me in Proverbs that:



"The rod and rebuke give wisdom, But a child left to himself brings shame to his mother." ch 4:15



Oh yes, the rod and rebuke -boy I know this...I believe this, but I'm wearing down.



My mind went towards how the Lord works with us.

Man! Good thing the Lord is who he is...because I would have thrown my hands up on me a long time ago! I would have given up. I would be too tired to deal with me. How many times I see myself making the same mistakes over and over, but yet God is so mighty and loves us more than we could ever comprehend.



So I continue to read, "Correct your son, and he will give you rest; Yes he will give delight to your soul" vs 17



Ahhh, yes! Sweet victory! I feel that our hard work now, will pay off later. I know it will! God promises us that! Proverbs 22:6 "when he is old he will not depart from it!"

I Praise God for His mighty word!! It is truth. It gives us the hope and encouragement we need for each day!


Thank you Lord! {sigh} I feel better now!

Whoops...gotta go! Kolton is walking around with the toilet plunger! =)

Much love~Tina