Lifelong

One of my recent Bible readings was from the first couple of chapters from I Chronicles. As I read through the list of names, a couple of thoughts came to mind.

I couldn’t imagine sitting down and putting those names into a genealogy program. I am sure it has been done but I don’t see me attempting it.

Theses lists of names must be in the Bible for a reason other than being boring to me.

I should memorize the sons of Israel. After all it was these sons that became the twelve tribes of the Jewish nation.

But something drew my attention to I Chronicles 4:10. Here Jabez calls upon the Lord to request the direction of his life. How his life should be lived.

What direction do you want for your life? How do you want your life to be lived. What are your goals, plans, or desires? We would stay today, “What’s on you bucket list?” Have you ever thought of these as lifelong goals?

Maybe it isn’t too late for me to ask for lifelong goals but I do believe it is something we should discuss with our children.  

In Jewish tradition, the father would bless his children. I wonder if the father, being wise would look at his child’s life then form the blessing based on his observations of what he thought his child would need from God for all the child’s life.

Have you asked God for your short term needs? Of course you have. Have you talked to God about what’s on your bucket list? Have you asked God for your lifelong needs? Have you asked God for your children’s lifelong needs? Consider doing so today.