We had the pleasure of hearing a touching talk by Julie Adamo on the importance of family memorials. Memorials are used to remember, or tell the story again.
The Lord set up memorials for us to use as models. Deuteronomy 4:9 says "Only give heed to yourself and keep your soul
diligently, so that you do not forget the things which your eyes have
seen and they do not depart from your heart all the days of your life;
but make them known to your sons and your grandsons".
Joshua 4:6-7 is the first memorial in the bible..."Let this be a sign among you, so that when your children ask later, saying, 'What do these stones mean to you?' then
you shall say to them, 'Because the waters of the Jordan were cut off
before the ark of the covenant of the LORD; when it crossed the Jordan,
the waters of the Jordan were cut off.' So these stones shall become a
memorial to the sons of Israel forever."…
It is important to tell stories of God's goodness to the next generations.
Use notebooks to keep family memories. When God intervenes in your world, remember it so you can pass it on.
Don't limit God. The purpose of memorials is to tell the story again, which makes kids remember God's work in their lives.
A few ideas: Family devotions led by Dad. Pray with kids. Help them look for God during the day. Couch time--show kids that Mom is Dad's priority.
If you get to your kids when they're young, when they are teenagers, they will be a blessing.
Let's try to start some new family memorials at home, ladies! I know we will be happy we did!
