As my wife and children and I began to implement our family spiritual-growth plan, we knew that we also wanted part of it to be outward-focused. We decided to begin with a focus on prayer for one extended family member at a time, praying for God’s leading in that person’s life.
Praying with that specificity and intentionality was effective — not only in our dedication to and love for that family member, but in bringing about the opportunities to grow in relationship with the person. It was so inspiring and encouraging — and especially exciting for the kids — to see the hand of God moving in response to their prayers.
By making Christ known to our kids, creating an environment where they can explore and experience Him in everyday ways, and trusting Him to work in their lives as only this big God who made them and loves them can, we get to pursue the prize to which we as parents were created and called — legacy.
I think about my parents’ early influence, and I am thankful that I have been able to carry on the legacy of faith. But what really excites me is thinking about my parent’s legacy living through me. Because of the faith they nurtured in me, their legacy includes all of those individuals for whom I may have had some small influence. And it lives on in my children — their grandchildren. Because of this emphasis on continuing our family legacy of faith, I know that my children will also raise their kids on the Word of God, extending my parent’s impact through four generations and counting.
Each soul that my children reach through Christ, and every person they impact, will expand their (His) legacy through the generations. I hope that when our descendants review the history of our family, they will see a constant stream of faith extending as far back as they can trace.
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All praise and honor to the Lord for His grace and mercy in my family’s life. Mighty love for Jesus.
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