The Heart Of A Child

I came across this poem tonight and like it:

Whatever you write on the heart of a child,
no water can wash away.

The sands may be shifted when billows are wild
and the efforts of time may decay.

Some stories may perish, some songs be forgot,
but this engraved record, time changes it not.

Whatever you write in the heart of a child
a story of gladness or care --

That heaven has blessed or that earth has defiled,
will linger unbearably there.

Who writes it has sealed it forever and aye.
He must answer to God on that great judgment day.

And, fathers do not provoke your children to anger; but bring them up in the disciple and instruction of the Lord. (Ephesians 6:4)

These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Write them on the door frames of your houses and on your gates. (Deuteronomy 6:6-9)

Grace and Peace