2 Timothy 1:5

2 Timothy 1:5
5 clearly recalling your sincere faith that first lived in your grandmother Lois, then in your mother Eunice, and that I am convinced is in you also.

Judges 2:10
10 That whole generation was also gathered to their ancestors. After them another generation rose up who did not know the Lord or the works He had done for Israel.

We just recently celebrated Mother’s Day. If you have children, I hope you were honored by them or your husband. But more than a good reason to get taken out to lunch or dinner, Mother’s Day is an excellent time to reflect on the heritage you are leaving for your children.

We sometimes doubt the influence we have on our children. Especially while they are teenagers! However, one thing is for certain. We have the power to make or break our children spiritually. As in most matters, when it comes to spirituality, our children look at what we do not what we say. If they actually see or hear us pray, then prayer will be important. If church is a priority for us, they will make it a priority. If they see us live for God, the faith that lives in us will hopefully be passed on to them.

However, if you falter, they will see that too. If your lifestyle at home is not consistent with what the church teaches, they will see that. If they hear you bad mouthing the people of God, they will process that information. In the second scripture, the “other” generation were the children of those who took the promised land. The grandchildren of those who left Egypt. Obviously, the first generation knew God but did not give Him authority over their lives. Thus they were barred from entering the Promised Land. The second generation received the blessing, but obviously did not know enough about God or care enough about God to teach their children. And their children did not know the Lord.

Always remember that it is up to you as a mother or father. Your family’s faith is only one generation away from dying out to this wicked world. Make sure to make your faith a priority and passing it on your life’s work.

Sincerely,

Deborah