DEUTERONOMY 32:7 (MSG)
Read up on what happened before you were born;
dig into the past, understand your roots.
Ask your parents what it was like before you were born;
ask the old-ones, they’ll tell you a thing or two.
2 TIMOTHY 1:5 (CEB)
I’m reminded of your authentic faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice. I’m sure that this faith is also inside you.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
As you consider how you are going to live out your faith make sure you listen to the voices of the saints who have preceded you.
DAILY FODDER
How do we short-change our spiritual ancestors by ignoring their voices? How should we be listening to these saints?
PRAYER
God, I'm thankful today for all the saints who have preceded us in faith. Forgive my historical indifference, acting as though I have to reinvent the wheel in order for it to be genuine. School me in listening to those who have gone before us in faith. I recognize that your Spirit was at work long before I arrived on the scene. Amen.
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Give us enough food for today.
Forgive us our wrongdoing,
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you would protect us from all forms of evil. Amen!
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you would protect us from all forms of evil. Amen!
