August 24
Parting Words
My son, obey your father’s commands, and don’t neglect your mother’s teaching. Keep their words always in your heart. Tie them around your neck. Wherever you walk, their counsel can lead you. When you sleep, they will protect you. When you wake up in the morning, they will advise you. For these commands and this teaching are a lamp to light the way ahead of you.
Proverbs 6:20-23 (NLT)
Final words are so important. I am sitting at my desk penning a final note to hand my son as we drop him off at college, and I can't help but wonder, what should I write?
It’s one of those difficult transition points, and I’m afraid my counsel may sound hollow, too little too late, or worse—just more of the same.
No, I think words of love are best. Kind words with gentle reminders of his strengths and the positive things—the fact he is loved and prayed for every day, that he’ll always have a place in our hearts and in our home.
And this, “Come home for Thanksgiving. Please … come home for Thanksgiving.” At this point, it’s as close as I can come to a command.
And Thanksgiving is so appropriate. We have good reason to thank God—especially for him!
Lord, let these words encourage, motivate and bless. In Christ’s name, Amen.
Parting Words
My son, obey your father’s commands, and don’t neglect your mother’s teaching. Keep their words always in your heart. Tie them around your neck. Wherever you walk, their counsel can lead you. When you sleep, they will protect you. When you wake up in the morning, they will advise you. For these commands and this teaching are a lamp to light the way ahead of you.
Proverbs 6:20-23 (NLT)
Final words are so important. I am sitting at my desk penning a final note to hand my son as we drop him off at college, and I can't help but wonder, what should I write?
It’s one of those difficult transition points, and I’m afraid my counsel may sound hollow, too little too late, or worse—just more of the same.
No, I think words of love are best. Kind words with gentle reminders of his strengths and the positive things—the fact he is loved and prayed for every day, that he’ll always have a place in our hearts and in our home.
And this, “Come home for Thanksgiving. Please … come home for Thanksgiving.” At this point, it’s as close as I can come to a command.
And Thanksgiving is so appropriate. We have good reason to thank God—especially for him!
Lord, let these words encourage, motivate and bless. In Christ’s name, Amen.
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