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Focus on Your Families Future

June 21, 2024

Hey Clawson Family!


Song:





Scripture:


Proverbs 4:20-27 New Living Translation


20 My child, pay attention to what I say. Listen carefully to my words.

21 Don’t lose sight of them. Let them penetrate deep into your heart,

22 for they bring life to those who find them, and healing to their whole body.

23 Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.

24 Avoid all perverse talk; stay away from corrupt speech.

25 Look straight ahead, and fix your eyes on what lies before you.

26 Mark out a straight path for your feet; stay on the safe path.

27 Don’t get sidetracked; keep your feet from following evil.


Devotional


In Proverbs 4, Solomon is writing to his son, and it is called a father's wise advice. 


These scriptures are Solomon teaching his son the path for the future. Wisdom for the future. So, how do we raise our kids to be future-minded?


Dads, we need to raise our sons so that they can be spiritual leaders of their homes when the time comes. And with our daughters, we need to train them to be the greatest helpmates for their husbands. Help them focus on what to look for in a spouse if they will have a family. 


The other day on Facebook, I saw a funny but very concerning post that said… At thirteen years old, we were all singing TLC’s “I  Don’t Want No Scrub” at the top of our lungs, and now look at our baby daddies. I am going to leave that right there.


We need to help our kids focus on what to look for with a spouse and what signs show that this person is not ready for a family. Focus on your family's future.


Barbara Bush said “Success does not depend on what happens in the white house, but happens in your house.”


What legacy do you want to leave to your family?


What do you want your family to say about you when you are gone? 


I want mine to say that he was the best spiritual Leader he could be. He was submitted to Jesus, provided everything we needed, protected his family physically and spiritually, and was focused on the future both on earth and in eternity.


Journal:


Write down in your journal What legacy you want to leave to your family and what you want your family to say about you when you are gone. 


Training: 


Start taking the necessary steps to invest in your family's future!


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