Teaching

"Which we have heard and known, and our fathers have told us. We will not hide them from their children, shewing to the generation to come the praises of the LORD, and his strength, and his wonderful works that he hath done." Psalm 78:3-4

What are You Teaching Others?

Teach means "to impart knowledge or skill to". Each of us whether we are young or old, whether we are married or single, whether we have children or not.... are teaching someone. Sometimes it is direct and personal teaching... like a mom to a child. Sometimes it's indirect and distant... like someone observing what you do or how you handle a situation... and is learning from you. We are all teachers... and yet we are all students.

Be Careful:

Sometimes I fear we concentrate on mental, physical, or social growth MORE than spiritual growth. We must remember to take time to impart spiritual truths unto others on a daily basis. Do we teach them devotion time with the Lord? Do we teach them giving to others and having a servant's heart?

We actively will "impart knowledge/skill" to our children how to sit still or how to eat properly, but do we take time to teach them Bible stories like David/Goliath or Biblical truths like honesty and kindness?

Are we actively "imparting knowledge" to those around us about Jesus Christ? About the Bible? About the Christian Life? How so? How do we not?

Be Patient:

"I will praise thee with uprightness of heart, when I shall have learned thy righteous judgments." Psalm 119:7

This verse reminds me that it takes time to teach others... They become righteous through time and training. They praise God with an upright heart after they been invested in and have learned Bible truths. Don't give up. Be patient with yourself. Be patient with others. 

Draw From God's Word:

"She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness." Proverbs 31:26

We are all students of God's Word. Recently, I was reading through Psalm 119 and found some great lessons for me to think about and impart unto others. As you read your Bible, you gain wisdom and knowledge. It is truth that you can share and encourage others with. It is the best source of knowledge that you can impart onto others. Here are a few of those lessons:

Lessons in Psalm: Do not lie. Choose to be truthful. "Remove from me the way of lying: and grant me thy law graciously. I have chosen the way of truth: thy judgments have I laid before me." Psalm 119:29-30

Lesson #2: Don't be covetous of earthly things; desire the Bible instead. "Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and not to covetousness." Psalm 119:36

Lesson #3: A love and meditation on God's Word! "O how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day." Psalm 119:97

Teach the Truth. Teach the Bible. Teach Godliness.

2 Poems

"Thou tellest my wanderings: put thou my tears into thy bottle: are they not in thy book?" Psalm 56:8

2 Poems:

Starting with graduating from high school and then into my young adult years, I wrote some poems. Okay, so I am more of a book reader and blogger, not really a poem writer, but the funny thing is, these poems still have good truths that I can reflect on today. Poems are unique. A story can be long... and yet you only remember the main storyline and the main characters... but poems most of the time don't have characters... or even a plot. Sometimes it is the emotion or a deep thought that you remember most. So after rereading my poems, I am sharing them with you.

#1 "Broken Heart"

By Yuliya P.

Feelings within my heart,

Heartache, hatred, hurt.

Beautiful sister, sweet brother,

Longing, sadness, jealousy.

"I'm alone. There's no one,

No one here beside me."

Alone.

Leaving childhood, starting life.

Scared, frightened, depressed.

Moving elsewhere? Ending life here.

Unhappy, fear, ill.

Who am I?

Sad, selfish, stubborn,

Depressed, pathetic, ugly.

I'm broken.

Broken.

Broken.

#2 "Tears"

By Yuliya P.

My friend, my Jesus, my Lord,

I come to you with tears,

Because of hopes, dreams, and fears,

Yet, Your Words, I have stored.

Guide me, I pray,

And through the trouble I face,

Remind me of your loving grace;

So that I may smile each day.

Yet, darkened is my heart with sin,

The pain I feel is great;

As pouring rain, tears do flow.

Yet, Jesus, each tear helps me grow,

Cleanses my darkened slate,

And brightens my heart within.

Young Adult Years:

During those young adult years, I struggled alot. I went through many things. I made quite a few mistakes, too, then had to confess and apologize. It was a very emotional time in my life. I struggled with self-identity most. I didn't know the way. I felt like I was lost in the woods. I think writing these poems helped me understand what I was going though. Yes, I got through it. I am no longer stuck in these emotions. BUT....They still do come up ever now and then. (I'm human.) That's okay.

Maturing Adult:

Even then, I wrote... about Jesus and His love for me. Even when I ran away, He still waited for me and accepted me when I came back. He says "I will never leave thee nor forsake me." (Heb. 13:5) He is my way and now I follow Him. He gives me light. I have become a bright light because of what Jesus has done for me, especially through those darkest moments of my life. Jesus says "I am the way, the truth, and the light." (John 14:6)

Having these emotions of sadness or anxiety is a part of life, but it's in those times that we look for the answers IN HIM! God's plan was never for us to endure our lives, but to enjoy! Times of confusion, yes. Times of sorrow, yes. Those may come...

But the answer is always the same. Psalm 56:3 "What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee."