New Generation

Last night I saw a dream. I was walking through a mountain pass when I was caught in a snow storm. Soon the snow was several feet deep .Following me in this pass was my child who was just eight years old. The only way she could survive this journey was by placing her feet on the footprints I left behind!

Although my life is not as difficult at this journey through a mountain pass, I have often reflected on the footprints that I will leave behind for my future generations to follow. Will my life bring blessings to the future generations or is it a masquerade?

Children observe their parents and pick up many traits, habits, mannerisms unknowingly. They also pick up values and principals for life. Their character and fortitude are shaped by what they see. What sort of example and legacy do I leave behind? Will my foot prints take my children to the right places? How will the decisions I make today impact their lives in the future?

My prayer tonight is that God will enable me to pass on blessings and not curses. He will help me make decisions and direct my steps to bring spiritual fruitfulness. He will help me live a life where I can reflect Him day-after-day. He will help me live a life of hearing His word and obeying them. He will also give me oppurtunities where I can share of His faithfulness and steadfastness to my children and their children.

Now, here are two songs on the theme of the coming generation that knotted my heart's strings and pulled strong my raw cords. I hope some day my children read this blog post and agree that I have had a life well lived to pass them many blessings!



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