Swords, Shields and Hand-Me-Downs

And the priest gave to the captains

the spears and shields

that had been King David's,

which were in the house

                of the LORD.

               2 Kings 11. 10

What are we working on, 

investing in,

preparing and preserving

to be passed down

        as a legacy

and engrained strength

  for the generations to come?

What do others see in us?

May we scatter

           hand-me-downs

     of strength, grace and faith.

Our children witness

    our actions,

    attitudes and words

to the furthest generation.

Faithfulness to the LORD

   is not just observable,

but multiplies

      far beyond our lifetimes.

It can't help but

      change a life,

including our own.

O LORD,

Thank You for providing

the witness of the saints

that have come before us.

Strengthen us 

that we may pass on

the knowledge of You

and leave behind tangible shields 

for the well-being of others

      that they may know You.

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