It’s hard to believe the changes that have taken place since my mother’s childhood. But the legacy left to the next generation in today’s chapter, holds a warning for us today…
READ 2 Chronicles 34 Make notes, if you’d like, of what stands out for you. Feel free to use the “Leave a Comment” box below to also write some of your thoughts.
A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
In a climate of extreme change, many are concerned over the effects on the environment for the next generation. Like a legacy handed to our children and grandchildren, what are we doing today that should be corrected? Since my mother’s childhood, nurtured within conservative traditional values, the world seems to have turned inside out!
So, when I read King Josiah’s words in today’s chapter: “Great is the Lord’s anger poured out on us because those who have gone before us have not kept the word of the Lord…” [v21], I feel concern. How flippant are we with political and cultural changes – writing them off under the umbrella of progress. We seem concerned more with keeping up and not being outdated, then thinking carefully about the knock-on effects that our choices and changes will have on the next generation. More than that, I’m actually handing to my children and grandchildren “the new norm” – a legacy without testing. I need to find again what’s been lost – what’s strong, sure and true that’s never failed before. Then, hold with care until I pass on these ‘foundation stones’ as part of my next generation’s legacy…
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But what about your thoughts – can you tell me what today’s “breadcrumb” is? Leave a note in the “Comments” box below to tell me what you think of today’s chapter.
Finding it hard to speak freely with your Maker? The rest of this webpage uses Jesus’ own prayer to help…[a]
THE LORD’S PRAYER:
1. Praise: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your Name. Your Kingdom come! Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven …”
I’ll proclaim the Name of the Lord, ascribing greatness to my God! You’re my Rock and Your work is perfect! [Deuteronomy 32:3-4a]
2. Ask: “…Give us today our daily bread…”
The World: God’s GRACE for India[b]
Your Country: Fulfilment of “The Great Commission”[c]
Yourself: Deeper love for your Creator
Your concerns for today
Father, I have concern for insignificant things that are here today and gone tomorrow. In comparison, You have compassion for people, cities and everything within them. Thank-you that You care greater than I do. [Jonah 4:10-11]
3. Admit: “…Forgive us our sin as we forgive those who sin against us…”
Who can discern his own errors, Lord? Please acquit me of my hidden faults. [Psalm 19:12]
4. Protect: “…Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil.”
Thank-you Lord God that your salvation plan and promises in Faith, extends not just to me but to my whole household. [Acts 16:31]
“For Yours Lord is the Kingdom, the Power and the Glory now and forever. Amen!”
When questioned, tested, tricked or in His hour of great need, Jesus spoke what was previously written in God’s Word.[d] So, the final section on this page is about memorizing the script through 10 topics. Following these will help you learn 52 portions from the bible in a year! THIS WEEK’S MEMORY VERSE: Using our Gifting
“Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honour one another above yourselves.” [Romans 12:9-10]
[a] Matthew 6:5-15
[b] http://www.operationworld.org/country/indi/owtext.html
[c] Matthew 28:18-20
[d] Matthew 4:4,6,7,10; 11:10; 21:13; and 26:24,31