“That the generation to come might know them, even the children which should be born; who should arise and declare them to their children: That they might set their hope in God, and not forget the works of God...” --Psalm 78:6-7b
My daughter-in-law is now five months pregnant with my first grandchild. She and my son already sing and read to their unborn baby... a girl? It’s never too early to start. Studies have shown that a prenatal baby’s developing brain is stimulated by the sounds, which helps them develop. After being born, hearing those familiar sounds, stories, and songs can help to calm the baby.
It warms my heart to know that both my son and daughter-in-law share the same beliefs and are working toward the same goals. How difficult it can be for children when there is no clear sense of direction... or hope. Who should they believe? By having to choose one, they are essentially forced to reject the other... or both for that matter. “Can two walk together, except they be agreed?” (Amos 3:3)
Having pretty much raised our children, I know they won’t always believe exactly as we do. But that’s okay, because we’re still learning, too. God is still working to open our understanding and mold us into the likeness of His Son. So, what’s important is to have a firm foundation in what we believe and pass it on.
I love the idea of 'passing it on'. I am so grateful, in my own life, for the wonderful heritage of Christian parents and grandparents. It is a true joy to pass on Biblical truths to the next generations of our families. Those people, who we love so much, are the only things from this life that we can take with us into the next. Thank you, Rene, for this great blog post. George
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