Faithful God

God is so amazing! I am humbled in how faithful God is. He doesn't condemn us when we fail. He picks us up when we fall. He reaches out to us in love.

Matthew 6:21 says, 'For where your treasure(assigned value) is, there your heart will be also.'

I discover in the Men of Integrity devotional, that a clear definition of treasure is to place assigned value to something. Yet, the value we place on something, is ultimately what we worship. Further....

What we assign our hearts will ultimately control us!

So, over the last little while, I have discovered, that God is simply trying to get my attention but so does the ways of the world. God is filled with light, the world is filled with darkness.

The question of the day for me: what do I treasure or assign value to? It will become my focus, my desire, perhaps an object of worship. May God help me and all of us to stay focused on things that don't rust or get eaten by moths.

We make a living by what we get;

We make a life by what we give.

It sure is good to be home from three weeks vacation. I really didn't miss the noise of London, the traffic or people cutting me off on my bike. But I did miss my church family. See ya soon!!!

Train up a child...

Proverbs 22:6 says, "New American Standard Bible (©1995)Train up a child in the way he should go, Even when he is old he will not depart from it."

Over the past week, I have reflected upon my youngest daughter and how she has grown so much in the Lord, and in many other ways. On Wednesday, I had the joy of attending a Parent Orientation with her at the University of Western Ontario. As I looked around the room, I noticed a number of different expressions.

There was parents who were nervous about letting there child go into university. Others were anxious and wondered somewhat of the future. Still for myself, I was proud to be there because of what Bethany has accomplished.

It is so true about God's promises.

Train up your child and they will NOT depart from the Lord. I believe that Bethany will excel in school and do well as a teacher not because of her acadamics or various other reasons. It is my belief, that Bethany will do well because of her solid walk with God. It is a joy to watch and to appreciate. But also, I stand on the promise of God's word, that when a child is trained properly, they will follow the ways of the Lord, and everything else is secondary in my opinion.

So, may I encourage you to pray for your children and grandchildren daily. Encourage them in the ways of God. And finally, when it is time, let go and allow them the freedom to walk in the ways of God. By the way, if you are reading this Bethany, I am proud of you :)!

Sorry I haven't been around lately to my blog family...now I go on vacation today and hope that all is well with you and your family.

God bless

PB