Lesson from Uzziah

"Uzziah was sixteen years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem fifty-two years. His mother's name was Jecoliah; she was from Jerusalem. He did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, just as his father Amaziah had done. He sought God during the days of Zechariah, who instructed him in the fear of God. As long as he sought the Lord, God gave him success."  2 Chronicles 26:3-5

 Ken & Kyle playing Jenga...waiting for the fall...2005

"But after Uzziah became powerful, 

his pride led to his downfall."  

2 Chronicles 26:16

Lord, I know that as our children do what is right in your eyes, and seek you each day, you will give them success.  Their success may not be measured in the same way as the world measures success, but will bring them a happiness and deep-down joy that comes from you.  I pray that in this process of finding success, big or small, you keep our children from a pride that would lead to downfall.  Don't let pride blind them. Help them live with a godly humility, and give all the credit of their success to you.  May their eyes always be fixed on you, dear Jesus, and their heart stayed on you, for you are the giver of all success.