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Father's Day, Mother's Day, Parenting, Wisdom · May 1, 2022

Proverbs 1:8-9

Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction and do not forsake your mother’s teaching. They are a garland to grace your head and a chain to adorn your neck.

PROVERBS 1:8-9
Honeysuckle fills the air
Like drops of dew loved ones share
Tender, gentle words of truth
Blessings that will come to proof

Fear the Lord above all else
He'll guide your ways - despite yourself
Dripping, falling off our tongues
Into life these words do run

Love the Lord with all your heart
He'll carry you when we depart
Pouring gently like a spout
Permeate as we walk-about

To love your neighbor as yourself
Is worth more than all the wealth
Wisdom, knowledge fill the air
Accept them as a treasure shared

Royal attire 'round your neck
Are riches that are heaven-sent
Like honeysuckle twisted 'round
These graceful teachings do abound

my inspiration

When writing this poem, I thought deeply about the rich heritage of faith that my Father and Mother poured into my life. I never fully understood my parent’s love for me – until giving birth to my daughter, Lydia Beth. There is something sacred and beautiful about being a mother. I want to pass these rich truths on to my daughter. My desire is for Lydia Beth to know and believe:

“Fear the Lord above all else. He’ll guide your ways despite yourself… Love the Lord with all your heart. He’ll carry you when we depart.”

May it be a natural conversation to fear and love Jesus throughout our days.


This poem was featured in an art collaboration with Lioncub Creative.

In: Father's Day, Mother's Day, Parenting, Wisdom

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