On Raising Kids and FInding Wisdom to Do So!

Raising kids is hard. Wonderful, exciting, fulfilling, challenging and exhausting...just to name a few.

Of course I could go on and on about what I think about raising kids and what to do and what not to do and all of my strong opinions and things I have figured out and things I haven't figured out. But that is not what I am doing here. I am leaving you with
one of my favorite proverbs. I love proverbs, especially the ones in the book of Proverbs in the Bible. Because the Bible is not just a bunch of nice words or sugary thoughts that make you feel good. The Word of God is soul searching, life changing, life giving and full of hope.

There are so many of the proverbs that I LOVE, it is hard to only share a few, but maybe I will add to it later. Or you can read them for yourself, they are awesome.


So let these proverbs speak to you as you gain wisdom from them and practical advice. Encouragement as you take on the hardest task known to man....raising little human beings.



"My son (or daughter or anyone!) do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you prosperity.

Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man.

Trust in the Lord with ALL your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.

Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil. This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones.

Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine."PROVERBS 3:1-10


"There are six things that the Lord hates, seven that are detestable to Him:

haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that sled innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil, a false witness who pours out lies and a man who stirs up dissension among brothers.

My son (or daughter) keep your father's commands and do not forsake your mother's teaching, Bind them upon your heart forever; fasten them around your neck. When you walk, they will guide you; when you sleep, they will watch over you. For these commands are a lamp, this teaching is a light, and the corrections of discipline are the way of life." PROVERBS 6:16-23


"When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise."
Proverbs 10:19

"When pride come, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom."
Proverbs 11:2

"A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy man (or woman!) keeps a secret."
Proverbs 11:13

"Like a gold ring in a pig's snout is a beautiful woman who shows no discretion."
Proverbs 11:22


"One who gives freely, yet gains even more; another witholds unduly, but comes to poverty."
"A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed."
Proverbs 11:24-25

"A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones."
Proverbs 14:30

"He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm."
Proverbs 13:20


"Discipline your son (or daughter) and he ( or she) will give you peace. he ( or she) will bring delight to your soul."
Proverbs 29:17

"Discipline your son (or daughter) for in that there is hope; do not be a willing party to his (or her) death." (spiritual and/or physical death or trouble)
Proverbs 19:18



Okay, so I went a little over board I suppose. I only meant to share a few of my favorites. Which I did. These are only a few! I have so many more! But not enough time! Plus, who wants to read a 40 page blog?

So take these proverbs and gain wisdom from them. Apply them to your heart, search for understanding and gain guidance. So whether you read these for your self and apply them or teach them to you children. Take the Word of God and allow it to speak to you and guide you and give you strength as you go about your job. Your busy job being a provider, a cleaning lady, a seamstress, a Dr., a taxi driver, a teacher (just to name a few!)....a mother.

"(YOU) are clothed with STRENGTH and DIGNITY; YOU can LAUGH at the days to come. YOU speak with WISDOM and FAITHFUL instruction is on your tongue.

"...YOUR children arise and call you BLESSED; and your husband also, and he PRAISES you. Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all."

"...Charm is deceitful and beauty is fleeting; BUT a WOMAN WHO FEARS THE LORD IS TO BE PRAISED."
PROVERBS 31:25-30