- “Faith, family, and memories — treasures that time can never erase.”
Remembering the Days of Old: Celebrating Family History Month
Have
you ever found yourself smiling at an old photograph or lingering over a story
told by an elder? There’s something sacred about remembering where we came
from—those people and moments that shaped who we are today.
October
is Family History Month, a time to pause and honor the stories that have been
woven into the fabric of our families. Scripture reminds us again and again to
cherish the generations who came before us and to pass on their wisdom and faith.
“Remember
the days of old, consider the generations long past; ask your father, and he
will tell you, your elders, and they will explain to you.” — Deuteronomy 32:7
God
calls us to remember. To listen. To ask our elders to share what they
know. In doing so, we keep alive the lessons and faith that have sustained our
families through the years.
I
think back to family gatherings long ago—Sunday dinners, holiday celebrations,
laughter echoing through the house. Those moments live in my memory, reminders
of love, connection, and the faithfulness of God across time.
Psalm
78:2–8 tells us to teach our children about God’s works so that they, too, may
place their trust in Him. Along with sharing the stories of Scripture, we can
pass down our own family stories—stories of perseverance, answered prayers, and
God’s hand guiding us through every season.
“A
good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children.” — Proverbs 13:22
That
inheritance isn’t just material—it’s spiritual. It’s the faith, love, and
character we build and pass along. Each time we share a family story, we’re
leaving behind a piece of that legacy.
And
Proverbs 22:6 (NIV) reminds us, “Start children off on the way they should
go, and even when they are old, they will not turn from it.” When we help
our children understand where they came from—and who (God) has carried us all the
way—they grow roots that keep them steady when life changes.
So
this month, take time to explore your family’s history. Look through old
photographs. Write down your memories. Ask your parents, grandparents, or older
relatives to share stories before they’re lost to time. You may be surprised
how deeply those stories speak of God’s faithfulness.
Thought
to Ponder:
Family stories are sacred threads connecting our hearts to the generations
that came before—and to the God who has been faithful through them all.
A
Prayer for Family History Month:
Heavenly Father, thank You for the generations before us who paved the way with
love, sacrifice, and faith. Thank You for the stories that remind us of Your
steadfast goodness through the years. Help us to treasure our family memories
and to pass them on with care. May we honor You as we preserve the legacy of
faith You’ve written into our families. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Happy
Family History Month! May your heart be full as you remember, record, and
rejoice in the story God has written through your family.
