WHAT ARE YOU FEEDING THE NEXT GENERATION? PART 4: WHAT ARE YOU PRODUCING?

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WHAT ARE YOU FEEDING THE NEXT GENERATION? PART 4: WHAT ARE YOU PRODUCING? Galatians 5:22–23 (NLT) “But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!” In Part 1, we asked: WHAT ARE YOU FEEDING YOURSELF? We learned that what we consume matters because what we feed can grow. In Part 2, we asked: WHAT HAPPENS INSIDE YOU? We learned that what enters us must be processed. Hearing the Word is not enough. The Word must enter our hearts and transform our lives. In Part 3, we asked: WHAT IS FLOWING OUT OF YOU? We learned that what is happening inside us will eventually find expression through our words, attitudes, decisions and actions. Now we come to another important question: WHAT ARE YOU PRODUCING? Because something is always being produced by our lives. The question is not whether your life is producing something. The question is: WH...
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DEALING WITH DIABETIC WOUNDS – A BALANCED DEVOTIONAL SERIES PART 2: THE DANGER OF COVERING UP WOUNDS – QUICK FIXES DON’T WORK

DEALING WITH DIABETIC WOUNDS – A BALANCED DEVOTIONAL SERIES 
PART 2: THE DANGER OF COVERING UP WOUNDS – QUICK FIXES DON’T WORK


Proverbs 28:13

He who covers his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy."



Recap of Part 1: Recognizing the Wound – The First Step to Healing

In Part 1, we learned that healing begins with recognition. Ignoring early signs—whether in our health, faith, career, or leadership—only invites deeper wounds. Awareness is the first step to change.


It’s human nature to hide pain. We cover up, hoping no one notices, hoping it’ll disappear. But a hidden wound doesn’t heal—it deepens. Just like applying Vaseline to an infected diabetic wound, many of us use emotional, spiritual, or practical shortcuts instead of confronting the real issue. Sadly, quick fixes often mask deeper damage.


Key Scripture:

"He who covers his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy." – Proverbs 28:13


LIFE APPLICATION:

The diabetic man massaged his wound with Vaseline, thinking it would heal. Instead, the infection spread deeper.


This applies to every area of life:


Physically: Ignoring symptoms or taking shortcuts (self-medication) can be deadly.


Academically: Copying in exams or relying on last-minute studying leads to failure.


Spiritually: Pretending to be fine while struggling in faith leads to deeper struggles.


Leadership: Making excuses for corruption and inefficiency only worsens a nation’s crisis.



A wound left untreated will always grow worse. True healing begins with facing the truth.


REFLECTION QUESTIONS:


1. What wounds (physical, spiritual, academic, or leadership-related) have you been covering up?

2. How can you take responsibility and seek real solutions?




Be honest with yourself today. Identify a wound you’ve been covering up and take one practical step toward healing.


PRAYER:

Father, help me be honest about my struggles. Give me the strength to confront and heal what I have ignored. Amen.



📌Let’s Talk:


Have you ever tried to cover a wound—literally or figuratively—hoping it would heal on its own? What happened? How has Part 2 challenged you to be more honest about what needs healing in your life? Share your insights, questions, or testimonies—we grow stronger together.

Thank you!


Prince Julius Nenebi-Darkson (El-PJ)

El-PJ God’s Penman

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