Proverbs 22:15-16

Have you experienced your young children demanding their own way? Of resisting (if not defying) your God-given charge as parents? If you have made it this far without encountering such a situation, be assured that it’s coming. This week, let’s think about wise and loving responses when our children challenge our authority.

Every parent, teacher, and leader desires to see those they nurture become their best. Yet, correction can sometimes wound more than it heals. The Right Rod, inspired by the short film THE ROD, explores how to discipline and guide others the way God does, with truth, patience, and love. Over five days, you’ll discover that “the rod of correction” isn’t a tool of anger, but a symbol of divine wisdom, prayer, and compassion. **NOTICE:** This content includes sensitive themes that some readers may find difficult: Mentions of physical or emotional abuse. Please take care as you read.

Begin your journey through Proverbs with clarity. On the first day, you will read a guided introduction alongside the opening chapters of Proverbs. It explains how Proverbs uses wise sayings to teach wisdom, discipline, understanding, and the fear of the Lord. You will see practical instruction for daily life throughout the book. As you read, remember that Proverbs is still being translated today so communities around the world can encounter God’s Word in the language they understand best. This plan offers a clear starting point as you read Proverbs.

This nine-day devotional addresses common childhood traumas and abuses men face, often in silence. It aims to uncover these hidden struggles, offering hope, healing, and restoration. Men are encouraged to step into the light and seek help for their wounds, embracing a journey from darkness to healing.