August 19

August 19

Children as a Crown

When all else is dimmed to our memory and loses value what we have in our family remains a great encouragement.

Proverbs 17
6 Children's children are a crown to the aged, and parents are the pride of their children.

Time and time again my wife, Jan, and I have taken inventory of the past. We have had a good life and one that is full of great times, experiences, and good friends. There are areas where we wish we had done better as we are able now to recognize missed opportunities. Yet, there is that real present encouragement of our families. Our children and grandchildren are the evidence of grace. When all else is dimmed to our memory and loses value what we have in our family remains a great hope. This is, after all, where the fruit is always visible and when there is love in a family we should wear it as a crown of promise. This is where we must concentrate our best efforts as we follow the dictum of priorities: God first, family second, other’s third and self-centeredness never.