Ephesians 6:4 – Today’s Verse for May 11, 2025 Sunday

“And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.“
— Ephesians 6:4 KJV

Reflection on Today's Verse

God isn’t asking us to be perfect parents. He’s asking us to be present, patient, and pointed toward Him. Discipline isn’t about control. It’s about guiding hearts, not crushing spirits. And instruction? It’s not just rules and rebukes. It’s modeling grace when we’re tired, forgiveness when they mess up, and truth when the world lies.

This verse reminds us: raise them with gentleness, not pressure. Lead them to Jesus, not just to good behavior. And when we fall short—and we will—God’s grace covers both the child and the one still learning how to parent.

Personal Prayer

Lord, I need Your help. Parenting isn’t easy, and some days I feel like I’m getting it all wrong. Teach me how to lead with love, not frustration. Help me speak with patience, not anger. Give me the wisdom to discipline with purpose, not pride.

Let my life point my children to You—not just by words, but by how I live. When I fall short, remind me that Your grace is enough for me and for them.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Alona
Alona Smith writes like she sketches—quick strokes, bold colors, no eraser. She ran a small-town art studio before VerseForTheDay invited her to swap charcoal for chapters, yet paint still flecks her keyboard. Dawn finds her barefoot on the porch, swirling watercolors across a travel Bible, letting sunrise seep into the margins. Neighbors wave as she bikes to the farmers’ market, basket rattling with sunflowers and Psalms scribbled on kraft-paper price tags.Alona trusts that Scripture behaves like clay: press your palms in, and a vessel appears where empty air once lived. Afternoon workshops with foster teens prove the point; they mold hope into coffee mugs, then watch steam carry it forward.Diplomas? Only framed sketches of hands lifted in worship. Awards? A dog-eared gratitude list taped to her fridge. Open her reflections when cynicism scratches—she’ll slide a brush into your grip and show you light hiding in the smear of everyday color.