So today I go to :
Judges 2:10 New International Version (NIV)
10 After that whole generation had been gathered to their ancestors, another generation grew up who knew neither the Lord nor what he had done for Israel.
That is pretty sad to think about that people would not keep their religion in the fore front of their lives. Maybe these means that the next generation wouldn't be able to see what the Lord had done in the lives of the people who had been part of the Exodus or the saving of Jericho or any of the wondrous things that God has done in their lives.
I can't even begin to count all of the wondrous things God has done in my life. I try to live my life to count my blessings. I know that God has a purpose for me and I have to be patient and wait through dry spells to see where He is taking me next. It has been interesting this week watching the journey that I am taking through the bible and being diligent with my exercise and weighing in. Even with my monthly visitor in tow I am trying so hard to break this barrier!!
The other side of this verse makes me think about when I do have kids- they won't know my grandparents. I was very blessed to have a great grandmother and all of my grandparents until just recently. With being able to learn from their wisdom and have their lives be reflected in my life and in my beliefs and how I am today is a direct result of their influence. I couldn't think of better people to have been a part of my life and I thank God that He made them my grandparents. I miss them and love them so much! It is funny as I loose weight I think that I look more like my granny bull. She was the greatest woman in the world. I love her so much and talk to her daily even though she has gone from this world and is resting in the arms of Jesus! (she would kill me if I ever put that out there) but I believe she is having Him over for coffee every morning. Putting out her little butterfly net so He knows she is awake and they are having coffee with papaw and just reading the paper. I miss those simple mornings with them.
Here we are. Wish I had a picture handy of them together. They were really the cutest things ever!!! Love them and miss them everyday! I hope that I can raise children as well as they did. Being selfless and taking care of everyone that they came in contact with. When you left their presence you knew that you were in touch with people who really love the Lord. I hope that I will pass on their knowledge to my children and their legacy will live on forever.
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