Proverbs 23:24 (NIV)
24 The father of a righteous child has great joy; a man
who fathers a wise son rejoices in him.
Children will be a joy to their parents if they be
righteous and wise. Righteousness is true wisdom; those who do good so well for
themselves. [Matthew Henry]
Last night I was listening to the news as they were
summarizing the shooting that took place in Orlando, Florida. Some experts gave
their opinions that second generation immigrants, in particular, Muslims, had a
hard time assimilating into the US culture. The reason given is that they were
caught between two worlds, a country that didn’t fully accept them, and a
culture and religion of their parents.
I would dare say most parents want their children to grow
up and have prosperous and meaningful life. Parents want to see their children
develop into a healthy and well balanced person. I think it is a shame when
they fell they cannot be a part of the culture they have arrived into and fall
back to a culture that does not have the same principles and values as the
country they live in.
I pray that parents can help their children be righteous
and wise. I pray these children can bring joy to their parents for many years.
I can’t imagine what it’s like to have a child give away their life before the
life of their parents have passed.
Righteousness is true wisdom. I pray all people will do
well for themselves so they can be found righteous in the sight of God. God
bless those who assimilate into other cultures so they may learn the ways of
the country they have entered. I pray all people will be accepting of each
other. I pray the words of Martin Luther King Jr. finds its way into the hearts
of people - “I have a dream that one day little black boys and girls will be holding
hands with little white boys and girls.” May God make that dream come true for
all nations.
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