Did You Listen?

Do you remember...?

When we were young our parents tried to teach us certain things--if we had appropriate parents--and we didn't always understand why they told us what they did.

When they told us about choosing our friends carefully, so we wouldn't get caught up in dumb stuff--did we listen?

When they told us about watching our money--how we either spent or saved would make a difference one day--did we listen?

When they told us not to get involved with--you know--anyone who would influence us to do the wrong thing--did we listen?

When they told us that "boy or girl" was not for us--did we listen?

When they told us--"I can't wait until you have your own children" --did we listen?

If we're honest with ourselves when we remember what we were told, we have to admit--we should have listened.

God is trying to teach us right now--every day--through His Word--are we listening?  If we haven't been, it's time to start, before it's too late.

While we have a chance, learn to listen to those who are wise; they are wise because they experienced life and with those experiences--good or bad--wisdom grows!