Today’s Energiser
Genre: Inspirational and Motivational
Topic: If There’s No One to Develop You, Develop Yourself
In an ideal world, all things being equal, it is the direct God-assigned responsibility of parents to raise their children to the point they will be fully matured and independent. But in reality, on very few occasions has the economists’ theory ‘cetris paribus’ hold true because most often all things are never equal for myriads of reasons. The most common of such reasons are: the untimely death of parents, particularly the father, divorce cases, pre-marital sexual exposures leading to giving birth to unplanned children, natural disasters, outright unwillingness of parents to take care of their children, and so on and so forth.
Let me address two key most important areas that children need their parents’ care most. Linkage with God and Education (formal and informal).
On linkage with God, Bible enjoins parents in Prov. 22:6 to “Train up a child the way he will go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”. The irony of life is that even majority of Christian parents themselves do not really take this admonition seriously when bring up their children. They do not introduce their children to God early enough in life through dedicated family altars and because the children are not rooted in the word of God, they choose contrary lives as they grow older in life.
In Hosea 4:6 says “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge…” Insight comes through gaining wisdom, knowledge and understanding. Apart from children who had the misfortune of being disadvantaged of finding themselves in an unideal situations, many parents lack this understanding. As a result, they bother less about educating their children.
One thing I have observed about life is that it is a very open world. There are people out there who are not one’s parents but who are prepared to play the roles of parents effectively well for children who show interest in their future. For instance, churches are there to lead such willing children to God while there are people out their who are willing to sponsor brilliant children who show commitment to their studies to any level of education they want to attain. But unfortunately, many children reject invitation to God and do not me take their academic pursuits serious as to qualify for scholarship.
My take is this anyone who does not reject God and focuses also his attention very well on his education can lead a successful life. Therefore I urge you, don’t focus on the shortcomings you have. Rather be determined to raise yourself above the ordinary level you are. As you strive to do this, your God is there to lead you to the helpers of your destiny. Best of luck.
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