Remembering the Days of Old: Celebrating Family History Month!

1. “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.