Key Scripture: Proverbs 1:7
"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline."
Let me tell you a story my child.
There was once a young king. His name was Solomon. In his sleep, God asked Solomon what he wanted. Solomon, because he became king at a young age (about 20 years old), asked God for wisdom to lead God's people.
God was pleased with what Solomon asked for. And so He said, "Since you have asked for this and not for long life or wealth for yourself, nor have asked for the dealth of your enemies but for discernment in administering justice, I will do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and discerning heart...Morever, I will give you what you have not asked for--both riches and honor--so that in your lifetime you will have no equal among kings."
Wisdom, my child, is precious in God's sight. It is important to both you and me. I need to ask God for wisdom in everything: being a wife, an employee, a follower of Christ, a sister, a mother, a friend. I need wisdom in all my roles in life.
You too, need wisdom and your dad and I will try to instill this in you, while you're still young. Someday, you will have to know how to do things on your own. And doing things on your own require wisdom.
The Holy Bible, is a great source of wisdom. When you're old enough to read, you should read the Bible. You should read the scriptures on top of this letter Proverbs 1:1-7.
The Bible is useful in:
1. attaining wisdom
2. attaining discipline
3. acquiring a prudent life
4. doing what is right and just and fair
5. giving knowledge and direction to young people like you
My favorite is the part that says "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline."
It is an awesome experience to love and fear the Lord. Fear does not mean, you should run away from God. It simply means, you respect and love God so much that you don't want to displease Him.
It is something we will try to teach you. But you will have to make your choice to love and fear God. It is an exciting journey to get to know Him. As you get to know Him, you gain more and more wisdom.
I remember when my parents bought me my own story and picture Bible. I loved the stories of God's great miracles. I read that Bible all the time. Also, when I was old enough, my parents brought me to vacation church school, where I learned more and more about God.
I discovered that God has so many promises for children and people who obey Him. I discovered that when you obey Him, you get wisdom. And when you get wisdom, you become more peaceful and happier in life.
So, just like Solomon, always pray for wisdom. And more importantly, always pray to learn how to fear the Lord and love Him at the same time.
(Mommy will rest now baby. It's 4:45 in the morning and I'm sleepy. I just woke because I thought I wanted to write you a letter.
I love you.)
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