Day 18: Saturday, March 3rd, 2018

Feb 28, 2018 | series: Lenten Devotionals 2018


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Today’s scripture is Psalm 121.

 
My family home is at the foot of Mt. Magazine in Arkansas.  There I was given my foundation of faith from my grandparents and my mother.  If I am troubled, I will go to the mountain and walk the land where my “people” walked.  I stop by the church that is across the street from my grandmother’s house.  I stop by the cemetery and reflect on the memories of my “People.”  Then I go to the top of the mountain and find my rock.  It is the same rock that stood outside my great-uncle’s cabin in the 1800s.  I stand on my rock on the top of the mountain and I pray.  I pray for strength and guidance. I give thanks for my family who taught me to have faith. 

 

I’ve learned that I do not need to go to the mountain or to my rock.  I just have to look up.  My faith does not come from the mountain or hills; my faith comes from our Lord.  My mother made certain that I had this faith that will carry me wherever I travel.  Our Lord is always with us.  Our Lord is the same Lord that has served us throughout all of history. Our Lord will give us the strength to face any challenge.  All we have to do is to look up to our heavenly Father for help and guidance.  He will always be there.  My mountain and my rock are just symbols of my family and my faith.

 

As parents, if we raise our children to have our faith, we have done our “jobs.”  We will pass the most important values from our parents to our children.  Thank you, Mom, for teaching us our faith and our family.

 

Prayer:

 Heavenly Father, Help me to remember that all I have to do is to look up to find You.  You will give me strength and guidance.  You are always with us.  Your teachings laid the foundation for every single day throughout the ages.  Help me to follow your word and have faith to make decisions that reflect your guidance.  Thank you for my mother who shared her faith with each of her children.  Help me to pass the values of our ancestors forward to my children and grandchildren.  Thank You for always being present in our lives; all we have to do is look up for your help!  In Your name I pray, Amen.

 

Contributed by Carol Dugger

 


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