In Ecclesiastes 12:1, we read: "Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth. . ." The school year is drawing to a close. Summer vacations are pending -- the children are excited about Boys and Girls Camp -- the teens are looking forward to Youth Camp -- and the entire family is excited about going to Campmeeting!
The High School and College graduates are faced with major decisions concerning their future. They need God's guidance and leadership as they seek His will for their lives. Encourage your young people to spend time in God's Holy Word. It is such a wonderful lamp for their feet and light for their path!
Parents and grand-parents, it is our privilege and responsibility to take them often to the throne of Grace and pour out our heart unto God for them -- Jesus will meet you there, and He is still "able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us."
And then, perhaps, you will find something in the following poem by A. R. Young to share with some young person you are praying for.
"When you think, when you speak, when you read, when you write,
When you sing, when you walk, when you seek for delight --
To be kept from all wrong when at home or abroad,
Live always as under the eyes of your God.
Whatever you speak in a whisper or clear,
Say nothing you would not like Jesus to hear.
Whatever you sing, in the midst of your glees,
Sing nothing His listening ears would displease.
Whatever you read, though the page may allure,
Read nothing of which you're not perfectly sure;
Consternation at once would be seen in your look,
If God should say solemnly, "Show Me that book!"
Wherever you go -- never go where you fear --
Lest the great God should ask you, "How comest thou here?"
Turn away from each pleasure you'd shrink from pursuing,
If God should look down and say, "What are you doing?"
May God bless our young people, establish them in the faith, and use them for His glory and the upbuilding of His kingdom!
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