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Is their an inheritance in your future? I have secretly wondered if I might be related to some foreign royalty in Spain or Europe and if a treasure might be awaiting my claim. Is there a will or decree in some foreign country recognizing me or my family? Who knows?
On Earth, we may lay claim to an inheritance someday. I guess it shows the forethought of the provider. Someone who looks to leave their estate to their loved ones to carry on. Grand children are a far away dream for my wife and I. We hope to be able to provide resources to our children via our experience, advise, guidance, and yes even finances. We are curious about the future and hope to inspire the next generation by providing a foundation for the future.
"When We Were Young" by Life of Riley
Proverbs 13:12 - "Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life."
We are impatient. Our "hope window" is narrow. Instant gratification is about as long as we want to wait. Our hopes may be centered on our wants. Our needs have a greater impact. A need is greater than a want. I think this verse really focuses on a need. What are you greatly hoping for today? A cure for a disease? Absence from pain? Financial matters being solved? A new home? A loved one? A new business? Forgiveness? I pray that it would be fulfilled.
Proverbs 13:22 - "A good man leaves an inheritance for his children's children, but a sinner's wealth is stored up for the righteous."
My grandparents came over from Mexico and raised 16 children while adopting 4 others. Their children worked in the fields in the summer and generally skipped lunch at school (or worse brought tacos from home - an embarassment) because their parents couldn't afford lunch for all of the children. Now, my grandparents left their grand children and great grand children a legacy and a blessing. I often remind my children that they are blessed to be born in the USA. Now that I am a father, I am hoping to leave their children an inheritance one day. That legacy will be inspired by God and a foundation of faith.
I remember my grand father laying hands over me and praying. I don't know what he prayed, but I now pray over my children daily, that they will be used by God for his glory. That they would be mighty warriors in his kingdom and that they would be a blessing to the church of Jesus Christ.
I have a good friend who took on an extra job so that he could pay for his grand children's education. That is inspiring. What are you planning to do for your children's children? Would love to hear about your plans for the future?
On Mission, On Assignment, and in the ZONE!
Andy Valadez
e-mail: andy@marketingdynamics.org
1 comment:
Dude your insight is so awesome and your life experiences back up your insight. You have been very blessed to have that. I too want to leave an inheritance for my children and their children but I am so strapped financially I cannot pay my bills. It is frustrating especially when I make really good money. It is not fulfilling and tears at my heart that I cannot give to my God and my children all I should be able to give. I also have wants, and some of them are actually becoming needs. Anyway, thank you for your daily inspiration
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