Walking into the lecture hall, on the campus of Auburn University my heart races, remembering my youth and adventures on a similar campus years ago.
Beekeepers from all walks of life, race, and socio-economic groups are present. They have heard the report of predators to our honeybees. Many still believe the people of God are the keepers of His Garden, and they have come to help save the bees. 70% of the bees in America are in hives managed by beekeepers.
The round man, with white wisdom streaking through strands of mahogany begins lecturing. He was once an engineer for the Air Force, fighting for our country – now he fights for the bees.
“If a Queen does not perform her job, the hive will begin to die. When that happens, her children will search for a new Queen to take her place. They find a replacement to fill the void of the job not being done,” he tells us.
The rest of his talk fades into the background as his phrase takes me down a different path.
Faces of children from our home, and the children we sponsor around the world slowly pass in front of my mind’s eye.
If we do not do the job as a parent, they will find another to follow, imitate, and even emulate.
We are created to be parented – Even Jesus calls God, The Father.
Our children want parents as mentors to guide them in the way they should go. They want fair and loving discipline to teach them about the ways of life. By doing this we fill their need to be seen and heard and raised in the way they should go.
Giving children guidance and teaching them wisdom is as important as giving them nutritious food to grow into adults.
When my daughter was a teen I remember heated arguments discussions we would have until we were both blue in the face and exhausted. I would try to impart wisdom, and as if in a tennis match, she would send my words back telling me how out of touch I am with the modern world.
Yet, later, when she was hidden with a phone to her head talking with friends, I could hear her imparting the same advice to her friends she argued with me about earlier. (As if it is an original idea she has thought up!)
To mothers – Be the Queen Bee of your home. Rule your children with love, wisdom and boundaries. They will fight against you but God’s Word will prevail!
“And they will fight against you, but they will not overcome you, for I am with you to deliver you,” ‘declares the Lord.’” (Jeremiah 1:19)
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This is exactly what I needed to read tonight. I had one of those moments you had with your daughter, only slightly different. Same outcome though and I’m thankful His Word does prevail! Bless you as you are Queen Bee of your home and I will remember this for myself!
Heather, Those happen with all children. God is so kind to allow us to see that at some point, the children hear! Be the Queen, Susta!
“We are created to be parented – Even Jesus calls God, The Father.”
Oh Diane… this is so good!
Thank you Kerrilee! HUGS
So good! Yes!!! Amen!!!
I recall hearing my words come from my daughter’s lips too (and my sister!!!) as you described. I loved-LOVED that!
The Lord and I exchanged knowing glances. 🙂
I love that”the Lord and I exchange knowing glances” Yes, Yes! =)
What wisdom in this post, Diane!!! So very true.
You know wisdom comes from experience and experience comes from stuff going wrong! Love you Mary Bonner!
I love this analogy, Diane! And I am so envious of that lecture :). Sounds like a fascinating evening. I think we can learn so much from the bees. The hard work they do to keep a hive healthy reflects God’s glory so beautifully.
I miss you, friend! Hoping we will get to see each other some time this year.
Laura, you would have loved it. I know your heart for bees and this was a wonderful meeting. Will you go to Allume or THC retreats this year?
My hope is the wisdom shared when my daughter was younger will come out from the hidden places in her heart and she will love God again. I’m trusting her to the Lord, now…and holding onto Proverbs 22:6 – “Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.” I’m trusting God for that promise!
Hi Joan, it is so nice to meet you! Thank you for taking the time to comment! I LOVE the comments and meeting new people!
Stand strong in faith, Joan, that the Lord know about your children. Remember, they are His children as well and their life matters to Him! I have prayed for you today.
Great analogy, Diane. You can see the results in our culture today of so many parents abdicating their responsibility. As you say, the children will find someone to follow, someone to imitate. I think bees have many lessons to teach us. Thank you for this. Blessings.
Hi June!Our culture has changed but our God has not. He still expects us to raise them in the nurture and admonition of the Lord!