Like Father, Like Son

Solomon wrote, "Let not thine heart envy sinners: but be thou in the fear of the LORD all the day long" as one of his many proverbs (Proverbs 23:17).  This is beautiful, but when seen in light of the fact that his father was David, it is even more so.  Years before as a shepherd alone in the fields tending unpleasant-smelling, wandering sheep, David had penned beautiful words unto his God.  Although this psalm does not specifically denote who wrote it, perhaps it was David that said, "Let my mouth be filled with thy praise and with thy honour all the day." (Psalm 71:8).  Whether David wrote this or not, even when all alone in the pasture, David knew that the Lord was worthy to be praised.  His love and devotion carried over into the life of his son who similarly took note of the fact that Lord was to be feared all throughout the day.  What an amazing legacy!  It is crucial that I cultivate a personal, dedicated relationship with my Precious Lord!  Already I am laying the foundation for the woman (and hopefully wife and mother!) that I will be in years to come.