Wise Words For Parents

October 21, 2016 | By Chuck

Recently I received a phone call from a sister in another state that I've known for several years. Her family attended the congregation where I preached and I was privileged to baptize her son. It had been a while since we had been in contact so it was great to get reacquainted and find out all about her two, now grown, children. After the small talk she proceeded with the reason behind her call, which was to ask a few Bible questions. I felt honored that she thought highly enough of me to seek my answers to her questions. I did the best I could to answer her questions and then she said, "let us know if you ever make it out our way". I graciously said I would but then explained that I stay pretty close to home most of the time so I don't miss any of my kid's activities. The next thing my friend said was both simple and enlightening. Her words were not earthshattering but remarkable words of wisdom for all parents. She said, "don't you miss a thing". Her wise counsel is when it comes to your kids make sure you don't miss anything. She spoke with love and experience when she said it goes by too fast. It's true, it really is. Our children grow up and we know that but we don't realize how quickly it happens until all the activities come to a stop and we're standing face to face and looking into the eyes of our adult son or daughter. Parents soak it up and truly cherish all the time you have with your kids. "Sons are a heritage from the Lord, children a reward from him."(Psalms 127:3)