And do not neglect doing good and sharing, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.  Hebrews13:16

When we recognize Abraham as God’s choice to be The Founding Father of our faith, and the Founding Father of Founding Fathers, perspectives change dramatically.  In the Genesis account in the Old Testament and in chapter 3 of Galatians of the New Testament, it’s clear that Abraham had a divine and prototypical role to play in history.  He was blessed by God to be a blessing to the nations.  Jesus came along as the seed promised in Genesis 3:15, fulfilled the promise, and by dying upon a tree, took the curse upon Himself that was earmarked for all of fallen man.   

There is eternal excitement knowing the blessing of Abraham has been released and alive and well in his heirs; those of us who live in Faith in the redeeming work of Christ at Calvary.

2021 – We’re Blessed to Be a Blessing

For this New Year and New Decade, my wife Cynthia and I have personalized a morning prayer, based on our Covenant relationship with God and Abraham.  May our daily reminder inspire you to realize that you are blessed to be a blessing too.   

Dear Father in Heaven,

We are so grateful for our trusted relationship with You and the favor You have lavished on us in Spirit, Soul, and Body.  Thank You for our living faith, focused energy, natural and kingdom-family members, friends, and plentiful material and financial assets. We recognize the responsibility and privilege we have in this season of our lives to be a blessing to those You inspire us to engage.   Help us to be sensitive as true gatherers and deliverers of Your love to those You have placed strategically in our lives.

Father, we acknowledge that You have chosen us for such a time as this.  We know that Your agenda for Cynthia and me is as good as it gets.  Let this and every day sparkle with the strength of Your joy. Be glorified as You lead us as missionaries in the power, and transforming effectiveness of Your Holy Spirit.    

 We pray this in the mighty Name of Your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen.

1 Thes 5:23; Prov 11:25-26; 2 Cor 9:8-11; Rom 12:13; James 5:16; Eph 2:10; Matt 5:16