I watched a TV program where parents received expert guidance on how to educate their children. One child behaved as he wanted, without thinking of others. The expert gently guided his mother, helping her teach her son step by step what he should and shouldn’t do so he could grow up without causing harm to others. If the son didn’t learn the first time, his mother was encouraged to try again a second or third time, and to patiently wait while the son learned to handle small tasks on his own.
“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” 2 Ti 3:16–17
The Bible is a guide to help us grow into true children of God. Our Heavenly Father and Mother gave us these words so we could grow up with strong faith and sound character.
Today, I opened my heart to God’s word, which was given for my benefit. I may not get it right the first time, but I’ll keep trying again and again, believing that one day, I’ll be transformed into a true citizen of heaven. Since our Heavenly Father and Mother never give up on me, I won’t give up, either.