Margaret knew Brad could set goals and work doggedly to achieve them. Your determination will take you a long way. Although Brad didn't test well at a young age, his perseverance helped him press on when things were difficult. While he's had to work hard at his studies, Brad received his bachelor's degree in psychology last spring, and is working toward a Ph.D. in industrial psychology. He's on his way to a wonderful career.
Positive words can pass on an inheritance of faith and hope concerning the future.
The family had to move several times, and by the time she entered third grade, Katie tested at a first-grade level. Claudia hated seeing her daughter struggle in school, and felt all alone in their new location. Then Claudia heard about the mothers' prayer group at her school and began attending weekly. The other moms joined Claudia in praying for Katie not only once a week during their group, but each day in their own devotional times. When Katie had to undergo diagnostic testing, the group prayed earnestly for God to provide wisdom for the testers, that he'd guard them from stereotyping Katie.