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Saying 16 | Esteem & Obey Your Parents
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Proverbs 23:22–25 (NASB 1995)
Listen to your father who begot you,And do not despise your mother when she is old.Buy truth, and do not sell it,Get wisdom and instruction and understanding.The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice,And he who begets a wise son will be glad in him.Let your father and your mother be glad,And let her rejoice who gave birth to you.
✨ Lady Wisdom Teaches
“Daughters, this saying reminds us that honor is a language of the heart.
It is not only for children obeying parents, but for all who have received care, counsel, or correction from someone wiser.
- To ‘listen to your father’ means to show respect for experience.
- To ‘not despise your mother when she is old’ means to treat those who once cared for you with kindness and patience as they grow older.
- To ‘buy truth and not sell it’ means to seek wisdom even when it costs your pride or comfort — and to hold onto it no matter what others say.
When you live in wisdom, you bring joy to those who poured into your life.
You become living proof that their love and prayers were not wasted.”
🌸 Lady Wisdom’s Closing Words
“Honor looks different for everyone,” she said softly.
“For some, it means slowing down to listen.
For others, it means saying thank you more often.
For some, it’s forgiving what once hurt.
And for others, it’s showing love through steady, faithful presence.
Whatever it looks like for you — let your heart be humble,
and let your life make those who raised you rejoice.”
💌 Letters of Gratitude — Four Voices at the Table
Each woman wrote a letter of thanks to those who shaped her.
As you read, notice which one sounds most like your heart.
Letter 1
Dear Dad, Mom or Guardian,
I know I’ve often been strong-minded and wanted to do things my own way.
But I’ve come to see how your boundaries were really blessings.
You taught me the value of hard work, honesty, and courage — even when I didn’t say thank you.
Today, I honor you not just with words, but with choices that reflect your lessons.
Your strength lives in me, and I pray my obedience brings you joy.With love,
Your daughter
Letter 2
Dear Dad, Mom or Guardian,
I can still hear your laughter in my heart and remember your prayers over me.
Thank you for celebrating my dreams even when they changed a hundred times.
I didn’t always listen, but your kindness stayed with me.
You taught me that joy and faith can live in the same room.
I pray my life will always carry that light.With love,
Your daughter
Letter 3
Dear Dad, Mom or Guardian,
There were times I thought you expected too much — but now I understand you wanted the best for me.
You showed me discipline, thoughtfulness, and how to think before I speak.
Even when I didn’t say it, I admired your quiet strength.
Thank you for teaching me that truth is worth keeping, even when it costs comfort.
I pray my life will bring you peace and pride.With love,
Your daughter
Letter 4
Dear Dad, Mom or Guardian,
Thank you for your patience with me.
You gave me space to grow and time to learn.
I’ve realized that my gentle nature came from your steady love.
I may not say much, but I feel deeply grateful for every sacrifice you made.
I pray that my calm spirit will always be a comfort back to you.With love,
Your daughter
💭 Reflection Challenge
💭 Reflection Question — Letters of Gratitude
Which two letters sounded most like something you would write, based on your temperament blend?
Take a moment to think about which words, tone, or feelings reflected your own heart.
- If your parents/guardian are alive, consider writing or calling them this week to share a few words of thanks.
- If they’ve passed on, take a moment to thank God for their influence and the lessons that still guide your path.
“Let your father and your mother be glad,
and let her rejoice who gave birth to you.” — Proverbs 23:25
Go Deep:
What line or thought from that letter touched you the most—and why?
Did it remind you of a lesson you’ve learned, a moment of growth, or someone who shaped your faith?Continue to grow in wisdom ladies! Have a wonderful day. Blessings for November!
Good Morning WS
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Esteem & Obey Your Parents (Prov. 23:22-25)
Which two letters sounded most like something you would write, based on your temperament blend?
Letter 1 & Letter 2
Go Deep:
What line or thought from that letter touched you the most—and why?
In Letter 1, this part really resonated with me:
“I know I’ve often been strong-minded and wanted to do things my own way. But I’ve come to see how your boundaries were really blessings.”
I remember during my teenage years, I had a friend who visited me every day. She only lived about a minute’s walk from my house, yet my mother would never allow me to visit her. One day my friend told me that her grandmother had asked, “Why doesn’t Debbie ever visit you, when you’re always at her house?” I couldn’t tell her that my mother simply didn’t want me to go.
Now, looking back, I understand why my mother set that boundary, and I rejoice in it. What once felt restrictive, I now see as her way of protecting me. Her boundaries truly were blessings.
Blessing!!
Good morning to everyone
ReplyDeleteSaying of the wise #16 - Esteem and Obey your parents Prov 23:22-25
Melancholic/ Phlegmatic
Letters 3 & 4 sounded like something I would write .,
As I reflected on the readings this morning I thought about this passage
* To ‘not despise your mother when she is old’ means to treat those who once cared for you with kindness and patience as they grow older.
I have been through so much as a child even growing until adulthood with my mom , but lately I have been seeing how important it is to keep her close to me , it seems she is having a bit of trouble remembering things and praying that this situation doesn’t get worse . I love my mom ..
my dad passed and I loathe so many years with him but I am grateful for the time we shared ..
Have a blessed day everyone .. 💐
Good morning,
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Phlegmatic/Melancholic
Saying of the Wise #16- Esteem & Obey Your Parents (Proverbs 23:22-25)
Which two letters sounded most like something you would write, base on your temperament blend?
Letters #4 & 3
Have fantastic day.
Good day everyone!
ReplyDeleteMelancholic / Choleric
Sayings of the Wise #16
Esteem & Obey Your Parents (Prov. 23:22-25)
The two letters that sounded most like something I would write, based on my temperament blend - Letter 3 and Letter 1.
Great Saturday all!
Good evening WS.
ReplyDeletePhlegmatic/ melancholic
Saying of the wise #16
Esteem & obey your parents (proverbs 23:22-25)
The two letters that sounded most like something I would write,
Based on my temperament blend, is letter 3 and 4
A bless evening to all
Goodnight every one
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I am equal sanguine and choleric
The two letters that sound most like I would write base on my temperament blend are letter and and two
Sleep well and sweet dreams.
Sorry for error letter one
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Melancholic/ Choleric
Letters 3 and 1 sounded most like something I will write, based on my temperament blend.
Have a good night
Night Ladies
ReplyDeleteSaying of the wise #16
Esteem and obey your parents ( proverbs 23:22-25
PHLEGMATIC/MELANCHOLIC
letter 3&4 sounded More like something
You would write based on your temperament blend
Night
Hello everyone
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Phlegmatic
Letters 3 and 4 sounded more like my temperament.
Have a bless night.
Good night everyone.
ReplyDeleteSayings of the Wise #16 - Esteem & Obey Your Parents (Prov. 23:22-25)
The letters of Gratitude I would write, that are most like my temperament, are 1&3.
Have a blessed night rest everyone
Grace & Peace Ladies ,
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Letters #3 & #4 sounds more like something I would write, based on my temperament blend .
Melancholic /Phlegmatic .
-Go Deep -
From Letter#4
I may not say much, but I feel deeply grateful for every sacrifice you made.
I pray that my calm spirit will always be a comfort back to you.
I am so grateful to God for my mother who became a mom in her early teenager years . I love my Mother and I am deeply grateful for every sacrifice she made .
Have a great Evening !
Good morning everyone!
ReplyDeleteThe letters that sounds most like my temperament blend are #3 and #4.
The line from letter 3 that stood out to me was: You showed me discipline, thoughtfulness, and how to think before I speak. Now that I know more about being a melancholic, I am thankful they had to wisdom to show me thoughtfulness and instil the positive characteristics I see in my temperament.
From letter 4, the line that stood out to me was: "I may not say much, but I feel deeply grateful for every sacrifice you made." As a melancholic/phlegmatic, I know that I might not often express my deep feelings, but I am thankful for my parents and all they did for me!
Have a blessed day everyone~
Good morning everyone,
ReplyDeleteLetters 3 and 4 sound most like what I'd write.
The line from letter 3 that resonated with me was: You showed me discipline, thoughtfulness, and how to think before I speak. Even when I didn’t say it, I admired your quiet strength.
The line from letter 4 that resonated with me was: I may not say much, but I feel deeply grateful for every sacrifice you made. I pray that my calm spirit will always be a comfort back to you.
Hope you have a great day!