Proverbs 23:13-14
Do not withhold discipline from a child;
if you punish him with the rod, he will not die.
Punish him with the rod and save his soul from death.
Of course in this day and age, parents are not allowed to punish with the rod because our young people have grown so knowledgeable of the law that they would call 911 and have us arrested. This did not happen overnight. I remember the times when children had respect for their parents and they were eager to please them. Now we encounter parents who are afraid of their children and feel helpless with nowhere to turn. Lord, we need to turn our families back to you. As our Father, all your children need Your wisdom and guidance. Look upon us Lord with mercy and kindness and help us all with the knowledge that will bring our children to You for the first time or to have them renew their bond with You. I am sure every parent would agree that we need a revival of Spirit in all our children and the strength and wisdom to be an example of Your goodness so that they can learn that there is hope in You.
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