"So we thy people and sheep of thy pasture will give thee thanks for ever: we will show forth thy praise to all generations." (Psalm 79:13) The Lord has been good to us . . . so very good! All that we ever need, He's been there to supply. He washed our sins away . . . He turned our darkness into day . . . He has abundantly blessed us! Many people have memories they hold dear to their hearts about their grandparent(s) holding them on their laps and telling them stories. These dear elders took every opportunity afforded them to pass on family history, telling of the days past. Very often they would include in their story line the rich heritage of God's love which abounded in their home as they were growing up. They would plant a seed of hunger for the things of God into the life of that precious youngster sitting in their lap. Now, however, many of us who were once that youngster have children and grandchildren of our own. It is so important that we take every opportunity afforded us to plant those same seeds into our children and grandchildren . . . the heritage of God's love and goodness is undoubtedly the most valuable gift you could ever give a child who is so eager to learn! Make a point to spend some special time with those small children in your life and share with them the love of God. It will be seed planted in fertile soil and it will create special memories that will cling to them throughout their lives. You will be blessed by doing so . . . they will never, ever forget you . . . and you will have enriched their lives beyond measure! Show forth His praise to all generations! Dear Lord, my heart is overwhelmed with love and thanksgiving for all You have done for me, yet many times I forget to stop and say, "Thank You, Lord!" so I'm saying it right now! I pray, Lord, that my life will testify of your goodness even to the generations to come as I plant seeds in the lives of my children and grandchildren. Lord, as I plant these seeds, I pray that you water them and cause them to grow so they, too, will one day be able to sit down with their children and grandchildren and pass on the heritage of the goodness which You have shown! Lord, I will give thanks to You forever! May You be blessed by Your people . . . Your sheep . . . forever and ever! Amen! "Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come before him: worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness." (1 Chronicles 16:29) © Jan Ross 2008
All Rights Reserved
This entry was posted
on Thursday, May 22, 2008
at Thursday, May 22, 2008
. You can follow any responses to this entry through the
comments feed
.
Jan Ross, Author
Today's Devotion
Jan is passionate about the Lord and the Body of Christ as she ministers through the ministry of Heart of God International. In spite of her active involvement in world missions, she eagerly serves in her local church. Jan is an ordained licensed minister, the mother of a large, busy family, and serves as a short-term missionary. She is a published author and partners together with Jeanice McDade to establish fruitful foreign evangelistic ministries.
For personal contact information and to learn more about Jan and, her family and her ministry, please visit her website at janross.org.
Ministry Opportunities
We have opportunities for you to reach out and touch the lives of Pastors and their families in India and/or make a difference in the lives of brothers and sisters in Christ who are suffering the horrible affects of leprosy. Visit Heart of God International Ministries to learn more.
We are currently taking applications for team members to accompany us on our ministry outreach to UGANDA in June 2009. Please visit Heart of God in Uganda to learn more.
We are currently taking applications for team members to accompany us on our ministry outreach to UGANDA in June 2009. Please visit Heart of God in Uganda to learn more.
Heart of God International Ministries Network
Blog Archive
- July 2012 (6)
- June 2012 (52)
- May 2012 (68)
- April 2012 (83)
- March 2012 (131)
- February 2012 (70)
- January 2012 (55)
- December 2011 (34)
- November 2011 (74)
- October 2011 (107)
- September 2011 (73)
- August 2011 (95)
- July 2011 (36)
- June 2011 (29)
- May 2011 (19)
- April 2011 (4)
- March 2011 (7)
- February 2011 (19)
- January 2011 (19)
- December 2010 (12)
- November 2010 (21)
- October 2010 (33)
- September 2010 (42)
- August 2010 (62)
- July 2010 (3)
- June 2010 (6)
- May 2010 (8)
- April 2010 (9)
- March 2010 (5)
- February 2010 (16)
- January 2010 (13)
- December 2009 (16)
- November 2009 (11)
- October 2009 (18)
- September 2009 (21)
- August 2009 (20)
- July 2009 (23)
- June 2009 (20)
- May 2009 (20)
- April 2009 (16)
- March 2009 (11)
- February 2009 (20)
- January 2009 (18)
- December 2008 (16)
- November 2008 (19)
- October 2008 (22)
- September 2008 (23)
- August 2008 (20)
- July 2008 (19)
- June 2008 (18)
- May 2008 (19)
- April 2008 (21)
- March 2008 (20)
- February 2008 (18)
- January 2008 (16)