Read Psalm 127:1
“Unless the Lord builds a house, the work of the builders is wasted. Unless the Lord protects a city, guarding it with sentries will do no good.” (Psalm 127:1)
Discover
1. What work does the Lord do in this verse?
2. What work do the people do?
3. Are the two mutually exclusive?
Respond
What kind of legacy are you leaving in your job, with your resources, or through your children and others that God places in your life? Leaving any kind of meaningful legacy always requires bringing the Lord into what you are building. Spend a few minutes talking with God right now about the things you're building. Ask Him to give you a mindset each day for building His Kingdom in whatever work He has called you to do.
For Further Reading: Unless God Works, We Work in Vain
For Families with Kids at Home
When it comes to your family’s legacy, what do you want your kids to say is true about their childhood and their parents 20 years from now? What small steps can you implement this year to make those things true in the years to come?
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