“We will not hide them from their children, but will tell a future generation the praiseworthy acts of the LORD, his might, and the wondrous works he has performed.” Psalm 78:4
O Almighty and gracious God, You have been so good to me. You have been so good to your people throughout history. Through the ages you have been our God and you remain the same. You rescue your people dramatically and powerfully time and time again. You turn from your anger and turn to snatch them from the grip of their enemies. You have been so good to me. Father, as much as you remain the same, so do
I. I struggle with the same forgetfulness and stubbornness of previous generations. I know the lessons of the past, but I have not always learned from them. My heart often grows bitter and envious. My heart often grumbles and complains against you. I forget your goodness. I forget your rescue. And then I complain against you. O almighty God, first, I pray help me to remember the things you have done. Make these truths about your rescue rise to the top of my heart that I may remain your child. And, then, Spirit, make me eager and bold to pass this on to my children, to my community, to my church family. Make me eager to remind,
to teach, to encourage, to rebuke. Give me the right words in the right season to pass on the truths of your Word to the next generation. You have been so good to me. Help me to hold it close for my own heart and to share it widely for the whole world. Amen.
The story of God’s goodness is a story for my own heart and soul. It is also a story that meant for the rest of
the world. Pass it on.