Reading:

Proverbs 16:1-10

“All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits” (Proverbs 16:2).

“When a man’s ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him” (Proverbs 16:7).

“A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps” (Proverbs 16:9).

[The Scriptures say in Proverbs 16:9 -- A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps]
from Proverbs 16:9

Reading:

Mark 7:24-30

I need to be a better father in many regards.

This exposes one of the weak areas in my parenting:

“For a certain woman, whose young daughter had an unclean spirit, heard of him, and came and fell at his feet” (Mark 7:25).

To care deeply for each need of each of my children.

To go to Jesus for help.

To press Jesus for help.

Persistently.

In faith.

[The Scriptures say in Mark 7:26 -- And she besought him that...]
from Mark 7:26