13th March 2024 "Shepherding the Heart of a Child" Wisdom Wednesday
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"Shepherding the Heart of a Child"
In this Wisdom Wednesday episode, Pastor Rocky Stevenson delves into the profound insights of Proverbs, specifically focusing on parenting advice and the crucial task of shepherding a child's heart. Starting with Proverbs 13:24, Pastor Rocky emphasizes the delicate balance of love and discipline in parenting, using the metaphor of a rod as corrective guidance rooted in love. The episode highlights the connection between a child's behaviour and the heart, drawing from Proverbs 4:23, and expands on the importance of shepherding a child's heart towards godly virtues. Exploring Matthew 12:34, Pastor Rocky underlines that the overflow of the heart encompasses words, actions, attitudes, and choices, calling parents to go beyond addressing outward behaviour. Proverbs 22:6 and 23:26 emphasize intentional training and capturing the heart's allegiance. The practical application involves creating an environment of open communication and imparting the wisdom found in God's Word. In a world often prioritizing external achievements, Proverbs urges parents to prioritize the heart, as it determines the course of life (Proverbs 4:23). Pastor Rocky concludes by encouraging parents to embark on the journey of love, discipline, and intentional shepherding of the heart, guided by the wisdom of Proverbs and rooted in the transformative power of God's Word. #WisdomWednesday #ParentingWisdom #ShepherdingHearts #ProverbsInsights #ChristianParenting #LoveAndDiscipline #ParentingJourney #RadioPulpitWisdom
In this Wisdom Wednesday episode, Pastor Rocky Stevenson delves into the profound insights of Proverbs, specifically focusing on parenting advice and the crucial task of shepherding a child's heart. Starting with Proverbs 13:24, Pastor Rocky emphasizes the delicate balance of love and discipline in parenting, using the metaphor of a rod as corrective guidance rooted in love. The episode highlights the connection between a child's behaviour and the heart, drawing from Proverbs 4:23, and expands on the importance of shepherding a child's heart towards godly virtues. Exploring Matthew 12:34, Pastor Rocky underlines that the overflow of the heart encompasses words, actions, attitudes, and choices, calling parents to go beyond addressing outward behaviour. Proverbs 22:6 and 23:26 emphasize intentional training and capturing the heart's allegiance. The practical application involves creating an environment of open communication and imparting the wisdom found in God's Word. In a world often prioritizing external achievements, Proverbs urges parents to prioritize the heart, as it determines the course of life (Proverbs 4:23). Pastor Rocky concludes by encouraging parents to embark on the journey of love, discipline, and intentional shepherding of the heart, guided by the wisdom of Proverbs and rooted in the transformative power of God's Word. #WisdomWednesday #ParentingWisdom #ShepherdingHearts #ProverbsInsights #ChristianParenting #LoveAndDiscipline #ParentingJourney #RadioPulpitWisdom