My Son....

I tend to spend a lot of time on the computer.  Sometimes, Hudson will watch TV or play and I will "sneak" into my office!  Last week, Hudson came into my office and saw my open Bible on the desk.  He said, "Read it to me, mom."  My Bible was open to Proverbs 3 and I just love how God works.  This particular Proverb begins with...."My son, do not forget my teaching but keep my commands in your heart...."  (I will include the entire Proverb below).  I no longer think things are ironic....I think they're God!  I love how my two year old climbs onto my lap to hear the Word of God (he has done it more than once), and I love how my Lord works- and that His Word would be open to a passage directed at "My son...."  He's SO amazing!  And...what's better is that Hudson sat still and listened to me read the entire Proverb!  

 

		Proverbs 3: My Son, do not forget my law, But let your heart keep my commands; For length of days and long life And peace they will add to you.
		Let not mercy and truth forsake you; Bind them around your neck, Write them on the tablet of your heart,
		[And] so find favor and high esteem In the sight of God and man.
		Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding;
		In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct [fn] your paths.
		Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the LORD and depart from evil.
		It will be health to your flesh, [fn] And strength [fn] to your bones.
		Honor the LORD with your possessions, And with the firstfruits of all your increase;
		So your barns will be filled with plenty, And your vats will overflow with new wine.
		My son, do not despise the chastening of the LORD, Nor detest His correction;
		For whom the LORD loves He corrects, Just as a father the son [in whom] he delights.
		Happy [is] the man [who] finds wisdom, And the man [who] gains understanding;
		For her proceeds [are] better than the profits of silver, And her gain than fine gold.
		She [is] more precious than rubies, And all the things you may desire cannot compare with her.
		Length of days [is] in her right hand, In her left hand riches and honor.
		Her ways [are] ways of pleasantness, And all her paths [are] peace.
		She [is] a tree of life to those who take hold of her, And happy [are all] who retain her.
		The LORD by wisdom founded the earth; By understanding He established the heavens;
		By His knowledge the depths were broken up, And clouds drop down the dew.
		My son, let them not depart from your eyes-- Keep sound wisdom and discretion;
		So they will be life to your soul And grace to your neck.
		Then you will walk safely in your way, And your foot will not stumble.
		When you lie down, you will not be afraid; Yes, you will lie down and your sleep will be sweet.
		Do not be afraid of sudden terror, Nor of trouble from the wicked when it comes;
		For the LORD will be your confidence, And will keep your foot from being caught.
		Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, When it is in the power of your hand to do [so].
		Do not say to your neighbor, "Go, and come back, And tomorrow I will give [it]," When [you have] it with you.
		Do not devise evil against your neighbor, For he dwells by you for safety's sake.
		Do not strive with a man without cause, If he has done you no harm.
		Do not envy the oppressor, And choose none of his ways;
		For the perverse [person is] an abomination to the LORD, But His secret counsel [is] with the upright.
		The curse of the LORD [is] on the house of the wicked, But He blesses the home of the just.
		Surely He scorns the scornful, But gives grace to the humble.
		The wise shall inherit glory, But shame shall be the legacy of fools.