My 6 Davidsons - Raising Sons for the Lord...

Sep. 7, 2006 - Raising Sons for the Lord...

I just have to share with you what the Lord has revealed to me this week about our adopted son Jackson (15yo). One day while washing the dishes (the Lord has spoken to me so many times over the years while doing the dishes) I heard that "still small voice" of the Lord. He said to me, 'Jackson may not grow up to be a lawyer, a doctor, an executive, a business owner, etc. but he will be a good father'. It became very clear to me that my job is to teach my son to be a godly man that will be a good husband and father, leading his family spiritually in the way of righteousness. If I teach him nothing but this, I have done my job. We must teach our children, especially our sons to love the Lord, follow the Lord and learn to listen to the voice of the Lord and follow Him. What wonderful insight the Lord has given me into the life of my son...something to cling to, pray for and strive for. I pray all of our sons will grow up to be good fathers.

Blessings,

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Sep. 23, 2006 - Lovely!

I love this! We, too, adopted an "older" child. Annalise was adopted at 10 from Kazakhstan - she is now 14. Sometimes I struggle with thinking that she will not "make it" academically speaking. BUT I must always remember that I am training her to become what GOD wants her to be, which is a great wife & mother! God only gives to each what He knows they will need in life - not a bit more or a bit less! Wow! Thanks for the post!

Lisa Metzger, keeper of our home, help meet to Mark (a financial planner),
2nd Generation Homeschool Mom to:
Annalise (14 - adopted from Kazakhstan at 10), Kaitlyn (6 1/2), Ethan (5 1/2) and Julia Claire (11 months) &
MORE TO COME (God-Willing)! Currently preparing for a domestic adoption of #5, and possibly #6, from the U.S. foster system.
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/carolinametzgers/

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