May 15

Solomon was blessed! He had it all. Peace on every side, great wisdom, plenty of wealth and a big screen TV! (minus the big screen) Even though he had it, David was responsible for much of it. Because of the relationship that David had with the Lord, Solomon was blessed more than any man in many areas. Solomon owed David a debt of gratitude.

What I am leaving for my kids? What legacy, what blessing, what will their future hold for them? Of course it can’t all ride on me, they will walk their own path and make their own choices in life, but I have so much power in their lives. Reading today shook me a little and made me think that what I do, how I live, how I relate to my Papa has GREAT effect on my family. We would like to think sometimes that we live in a vacuum and what I do as a dad really doesn’t matter that much, but it does! The responsibility is incredible! It doesn’t cause me to fear though, just walk a bit more circumspect. I guess it could scare me, but I feel so privileged that God would give me so many to influence so much. How I parent is one thing, but I believe that it was how David walked with God, (which will change your parenting) that really counted. I don’t know if I needed another reason besides I am God’s daily delight and he wants me to walk with him, but I am struck by the ramifications of that walk which will reverberate far beyond my 8 children.