Scripture Thoughts

The last couple of days I have read a couple of scriptures that I really want to type out so that I am more likely to solidify them in my heart and actions.

The first is regarding the children:

As for you, my son [or daughter] Solomon, know the God of your father, and serve Him with a whole heart and a willing mind; for the LORD searches all hearts, and understands every intent of the thoughts. If you seek Him, He will let you find Him; but if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever.
-- 1 Chronicles 28:9-10

The second is regarding servant leadership which I believe is synonymous with parenting. To give quick context, David has given tons and tons of gold and silver for the building of the Temple and the people followed.

Then the people rejoiced because they had offered so willingly, for they made their offering to the LORD with a whole heart, and King David also rejioced greatly.
-- 1 Chronicles 29:9

Both verses convict me toward my own behavior. I must exhibit and model the first verse so that my children will understand and know how to follow this command. In the second verse, I want to live this example for my children, but also for others around me in a way that offers encouragement and motivation to give to and serve the Lord.