We celebrated my parent's 50th Wedding Anniversary this weekend over in Ft. Wayne with a reception at their church on Sunday afternoon. We’re not from there, but they’ve lived there the past 19 years, and it was great to see the room full of their friends who love them and my aunts and uncles who I don’t get to see often (married 67 and 58 years also).
It’s an incredible legacy that has been passed down to my family and me. We put on a little program for them and had a great celebration.
I am so fortunate to have the heritage that I have been blessed with.
I read this scripture at the service. I think it says it all…
Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom. One generation will commend your works to another; they will tell of your mighty acts. They will speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty, and I will meditate on your wonderful works. They will tell of the power of your awesome works, and I will proclaim your great deeds. They will celebrate your abundant goodness and joyfully sing of your righteousness. Psalm145:3-7
What if you didn’t have this legacy? START ONE. It has to start somewhere. Has God been good to you? Are his works awesome? Is he great and worthy of praise? Then tell your kids about it.Share with them. Your family’s spiritual development is NOT our responsibility; it’s yours. It’s never too late.
Here are the lyrics to a song Rachel wrote for the occasion.
Legacy
“He is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commands…” (Deut 7:9)
One word, you spoke it
And built your life upon it
Did you know, as you said it
How many would see that you meant it
It echoes into the generations to come
One word, you sang it
Against all the odds, you became it
And when life was unexpected
In the Father’s arms it was protected
It echoes into the generations to come
And you’ll never know
How your legacy grows
How the love that you chose to show each day
Reflected the Father’s face
One home built on Jesus
Showing all of the world that He frees us
Letting harsh words and mistakes
Be forgiven and covered in grace
Washing over a thousand generations
And the moments, all collected
Speak of one life with Him resurrected
And you proved him every day
As you served and you gave it away
God blessing a thousand generations
through you
And you’ll never know
How your legacy grows
How the love that you chose to show each day
Reflected the Father’s face
Time that you gave to show love in His name
Board games and Belle dresses stitched up by hand
Every song that we sang, every cobbler you made
Hearing those stories again
How faithful our Father has been
And I learned to love my neighbor
And I learned to pray
And that is the legacy time cannot erase
So thank you
I sure do love you, too
Tim
P.S. I heard Casey did a great job this weekend. We have an amazing team here. Don’t miss Bob Russell this weekend, he’s the best there is.
beautiful lyrics! she is SO talented. i look forward to meeting her in july for a photo shoot. how does such a young woman channel so much wisdom?
casey did a FAB job!!! he was able to take a complex biblical story and break it down into a practical message the church could apply to their daily lives. "am i gonna take the red pill or the blue pill?"
Posted by: Mr. Puggle | July 02, 2009 at 05:53 PM