Heritage Recounting

5/2/09---Rainy Days
I do so love a rainy day----most bibliophiles do. However, as I look out the window and see my bush of snowballs, heavy laden with not only the night rain but the continuing drizzle of the day, I realize their beauty will fade pretty fast. I won’t to hold onto it. At the first of the week, I, at Larry’s encouragement, had taken a picture of it. I had it---my own digital “recall” of my “heritage” snowball bush. What a great visual!
I share this plant freely with family, friends and neighbors---so the “heritage” continues as they recall and share with others outside of the Davenport/Adams/Liles families. I am so glad to be able to share something that has such great memories for me.
But isn’t “heritage” more than passing on plants? Am I as diligent to share with my children and grandchildren the greatness of the Lord’s faithfulness in my life? Do I recount for them all that He has done? My words might be the closest thing to a visual that they receive.
Psalm 78:4 “We will not conceal them from their children, but tell to the generation to come the praises of the Lord, and His strength and His wondrous works that He has done.”
Have you told your children or grandchildren or other loved ones of the Lord’s faithfulness? Are you wondering why you should even consider doing that---other than the fact that it helps you remember as well?
This testimony, was commanded by the Lord to the Israelites…..”that they should teach them to their children; That they should put their confidence in God, and not forget the works of God and remember His commandments.” Psalm 78: 5-7)
Even if you don’t have children of your own or are not at this point in your spiritual walk, at least begin to recount what God has been doing in your life. List ways that show of His faithfulness to you. This will not only create a grateful heart, but will also remind you of His past faithfulness when you face storms that come. This list often becomes “my visual” reminder of all that He has done for me. Such a focus has a way of increasing my faith/trust in Him for the days ahead. That’s a real “heritage” to pass on and plant in someone else’s heart---just keep praying for it to take root.

From Praying Through Cancer, a 90 day devotional:
Tip#5 Recount the Lord’s faithfulness as you face present difficulties.

Blog asides:
• Jigsaw puzzlers are coming out of the woodwork. Knitters and quilters are rising up for equal time.
• It’s Derby Day---Guess where I’ll be at 5:04 pm CST? I might not be at the Churchill Downs at “post time,” but I, along with my dad and brothers and extended KY family, will be watching as they lift the gate---It’s the 135th Run for the Roses and it’s what we do. Plus, I love the hats, especially now that my “condition” requires wearing one whenever I’m out and about.
I don’t do the mint juleps, though a little Benedictine sounds tasty, or the wagering but I always have a favorite thoroughbred. This year it’s Join in the Dance (50-1) and Chocolate Candy (20-1)---the (a.m.) odds might be bad but the names are right!!
On YouTube they have this song---I like the chorus---even beautiful horses need to dance.
And it’s run for the roses----------As fast as you can
Your fate is delivered--------------Your moment’s at hand
It’s the chance of a lifetime-----------In a lifetime of chance
And it’s high time you joined----In the dance.
It’s high time you joined-----In the dance.
-- From “Run for the Roses" by Dan Fogelberg