Day Twenty-eight- The Word of God is Precious

I have always tried to teach my children to take good care of their possessions. Because reading was such a priority in our home, I really emphasized that books should receive special treatment. Pages should be turned with care and books should be returned to the appropriate shelf upon completion. But there is one book that deserves super-special treatment- the Bible.

Our kids have always had a Bible to use. They started out with a little toddler version, and then moved through a variety of age-appropriate versions as they grew. Even as little girls, they could look at their Bibles whenever they wanted. However, they needed to take good care of their Bibles because the Word of God is precious. I really wanted them to learn that this isn’t just another book. This is the one book that makes everything else worthwhile!

We read Bible stories just about every day. Reading to them from that Children’s Bible helped me to really learn and understand those stories, too. Along the way, I tried to emphasize that those words are important and life-changing. Now that my girls are older, I am so blessed when I hear them quoting verses and telling me about something they noticed during their own times of reading.

Parents, let’s make time each day to share the Word of God with our children.

“Your word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You.” ~Psalm 119:11

“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” ~ Psalm 119:105