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Chains are designed to be hard to
break, depending on its design and how much weight you put on it. When you have
a project in need of a chain you go to the hardware store and purchase the
chain designed for your use and weight you need to put on it. Today in our
reading we see a chain of kings in the northern kingdom of Israel who did not
follow God. A chain of destruction had been created and it was very hard to
break.
Look at your family chain. Maybe you
come from a family where following God has not been part of it. Maybe you are
the first in your family in generations to really live a life with a
relationship with Jesus. Maybe you have stepped up and out and are working to
break that chain. At times though you have noticed it is hard when you have
family outings, or get togethers, or celebrations or simply conversations where
they are trying to pull you back into the chain. Be the broken link in the chain
and continue to lean on God and pull your strength from him. Maybe with your
leaning on God you will establish a new chain for your family and the generations
to come.
Maybe the chain for you is a family
heritage that serves God. What a wonderful heritage for you? Work hard in your
family to continue that chain and its strength as you pass on faith to the next
generation. Do not be like the kings of Judah who seesawed in faith up and down
with each new king who sat on the throne. Learn what it will take to raise kids
who are devoted followers of Jesus.
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