Do This, Do That, Does It Ever Stop?

June 6, 2025

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Proverbs 6:20
My son, keep thy father’s commandment, and forsake not the law of thy mother:

 

THOUGHTS ON GOD’S WORD:

 

     Every child in the world has heard the words, “Listen to your mother or father” at one time or another. We usually heard this when we most likely did not want to. Why? Because it seemed they were trying to keep us from having fun. Do not do this, Do not do that, clean this, put that away, come here, or go there. It seemed like a never-ending list of to-do’s and don’ts. Why do parents have to do that? Well, now that I am a parent, I know of three reasons for sure.

 

They most likely had, “been there – done that.” I know it’s hard to imagine that these old people may understand where you are in life. However, trust me (an older person now) they do. Possibly, they were there themselves. Maybe they knew someone else who had been there. They may have had the good fortune to have parents who warned them about this. Any way we look at it, they are trying to lovingly protect us. This brings us to point number two.

 

They do not want you to suffer through their old mistakes. Why is it so important to them when it seems so minor to you? Because they know how it will end. How do they know? Well, let’s just say they were not always grown-ups, okay? Finally,

 

They only want what is best for you. I know it sounds cliché, but it is true. Parents always want to see their children succeed. ALWAYS.

 

     So next time Mom and Dad start in with “do this” or “do that,” see if you can hear at the end of the phrase, “because I Love you.”

 

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

 

     Parents are a wonderful gift from God. Godly parents are the best. If you have unsaved parents, pray God will use you as a witness. If your parents are saved, thank God for them. Also, be sure to tell them occasionally you love them too.

 

Are you using your life experiences to lead others by a Godly example?

 

 

IF YOU ARE JOURNALING:

Ask yourself, what are MY THOUGHTS concerning this Passage and today’s Devotion?

 

Do I find within this reading a CHALLENGE for my life?

 

What are one or two things I WILL DO today or this week to accept that CHALLENGE?

 

  

GOD TALKING TO ME:  June 6, 2025

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING
^{(OT-1, NT & PS-2, Prov-Monthly)}
1 Chronicles 9, 10 / Psalm 122
Proverbs 6 / 1 Timothy 4-6

 

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
2 Kings 18-19  /  John 13:1-17