Inherit

As I get older, I start thinking about what I’m leaving behind when I arrive in heaven one day. I have five kids, so everything gets divided 5 ways. I’ve acquired a few things and some property. I would like to leave them some material things that would bless them and help them. I really want to leave a good strong spiritual legacy that is lived out in my children and my children’s children. A legacy is lived not inherited. I’ve seen a lot of really good people whose kids embarrassed them with their choices and actions. The thing is, I can’t control how my kids live when they leave my home. I can continue to pray for the Lord to guide them and direct their decisions. I can continue to pray for protection as they live out their lives.

David speaks to inheritance a bit differently. Check this out….

⁵ Lord, you alone are my inheritance, my cup of blessing.
    You guard all that is mine.
⁶ The land you have given me is a pleasant land.
    What a wonderful inheritance!

⁷ I will bless the Lord who guides me;
    even at night my heart instructs me.
⁸ I know the Lord is always with me.
    I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me.

¹¹ You will show me the way of life,
    granting me the joy of your presence
    and the pleasures of living with you forever. (Psalm 16:5-8,11 NLT)

I want the Lord’s Presence in my life to become an inheritance for me and my family. I want to know Him more and welcome more of Him into my life. I know that He makes promises for my future. He also promises to be in my present – here and now.

I love He is always Present and His Presence is a gift to me. He calms my heart. He energizes my soul. He clarifies when things are a bit cloudy. I try not to worry about the future because I know He will be with me just like He is now. He will walk with me through whatever I have to face. He will be there as I enter into eternity as well. I’m excited to think about inheriting eternal life from my Heavenly Father.

Pressing On!

Dwayne