The Dr. Seuss Quote for Today - Be Awesome . . .

The Dr. Seuss Quote for today is, "Be awesome! Be a book nut!" I'm all for reading so I like this quote! Begin reading to your grandchildren when they are young and continue to read to them, and encourage them to read, as they get older. Find books which introduce your grandchildren to something new and which connect with interests they already have. For example, Josiah loves cars, tools and building, so any books I can find which connect with these things are books which he is sure to enjoy! As he grows older I will continue to look for books which capture his attention because I want him to be a person who wants to read - I want him to be a "book nut"! If you find your grandchildren struggle with reading, finding books which tie in with an interest they have is a good way to get them interested in reading. Thankfully these days there are many resources available for us to utilize to help our grandchildren learn, from books and computer programs to tutoring services, such as StudyPoint. Discover what your grandchildren's interests are and then find books which encourage them to become a "book nut"!

Be sure you are a "book nut", too! Read books to help you grow in your walk with God and be a person who continues to learn. Of course, the Bible is absolutely a book you should be a "nut" about, too! II Timothy 2:15 tells us, "Make an effort to present yourself to God as a tried-and-true worker, who doesn’t need to be ashamed but is one who interprets the message of truth correctly." We need to spend time in God's Word so we are able to understand and interpret it correctly . . . what could be more "awesome"? God's Word is unlike any other book . . . Hebrews 4:12 tells us, "For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart." Reading the Bible helps us understand how God wants us to live . . . it is essential for us to be a "book nut" about the Bible if we are going to know and walk with God!

Be sure to point this out to your grandchildren, too! Help them understand they can be a "book nut" about God's Word! Spend some time talking about their favorite verses and lead them in thanking God for giving us His Word so we can know and walk with Him! Be sure to take a moment to pray for each grandchild by name - "Thank You God for loving _____ so much You gave him/her Your Word so he/she can know and walk with You! Please help him/her make every effort to be a tried-and-true worker who doesn't need to be ashemed, but who interprets Your Word correctly! Thank You, Amen!"