This month we reflect on God’s faithfulness throughout history and in the generations of our families and communities.
Key Points
We are a people of prayer. Actively praying for Jesus to reign in the lives of our kids, neighborhoods, churches, spouses, friends, etc.
Our faithfulness to God does not depend on our marital status. Single, married, divorced, or widowed, we serve God with joy and humility.
We can be faithful to God in every stage of life – grade school, college, young adult, middle age, and above.
We teach our kids and their kids about the faithfulness of God so His name can be praised for generations.
Our service to God doesn’t stop at retirement. God is our strength and salvation at every age.
We fight for generational chains to be broken.
We are not discouraged by our aging bodies. We recognize these changes as invitations to be faithful to God in new ways.
We train the next generation in God’s faithfulness.
Scripture
“For I the Lord do not change; therefore you, O children of Jacob, are not consumed.” Malachi 3:6
“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” Hebrews 13:8
“I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.” Revelation 1:8
“Even to your old age I will be the same, And even in your graying years I will bear you! I have done it, and I will carry you.” Isaiah 46:4
“You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise.” Deuteronomy 6:7
“And I will establish my covenant between me and you and your offspring after you throughout their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be God to you and to your offspring after you.” Genesis 17:7
“The Lord descended in the cloud and stood with him there, and proclaimed the name of the Lord. The Lord passed before him and proclaimed, ‘The Lord, the Lord, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness, keeping steadfast love for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, but who will by no means clear the guilty, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children and the children’s children, to the third and the fourth generation.’” Exodus 34:5-7
“But Jesus called them to him, saying, ‘Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God. Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.’” Luke 18:16-17
“Behold, I am with you and will keep you wherever you go, and will bring you back to this land. For I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.” Genesis 28:15
“Only let each person lead the life that the Lord has assigned to him, and to which God has called him. This is my rule in all the churches.” 1 Corinthians 7:17
“Nicodemus said to him, ‘How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter a second time into his mother’s womb and be born?’” John 3:4
Quotes
“What if we started referring to singleness as a route. We are all going the same direction toward Jesus, just on a different route. No one is ahead and no one is behind.” Melissa Zaldivar, Things We Need to Stop Saying to Single People Pt. 2, IG
“God casts a rich vision for growing old—one Christians should champion in a world that fears, fights, and attempts to hide aging.” Jason Thacker, “Our World Wants to Transcend Aging. Christians Should Embrace It.” TGC.
“God knows our days, so let Him be the boss of them! We do not have an expiration date stamped on us saying we are too old.” Teresa Martin, “3 Tips to Grow Older with Grace,” RW Blog.
“In the call to make disciples everywhere and to teach Christ’s commandments entirely, we can be absolutely sure that this imperative includes those disciples we will make in our own homes.” Adam Griffin, “10 Things You Should Know About Family Discipleship,” Crossway.
Far from being unloved, unchosen, and undesirable, single Christians are treasured by God with a steadfast love that never ceases… Contentment with our singleness isn’t a status that we arrive at and then bask in for the rest of our lives. It’s something we depend on the Lord for each day.” Rachel Jones, “Can you be content with singleness today?” Desiring God.
Song Ideas:
Never Walk Alone by Hope Darst
Trinity Song by The Worship Initiative
I Will Carry You by Ellie Holcomb
Family is Family by Rhett Walker
I’ll Fight For You by Britt Nicole
Freedom Fighter by NIRVA
Resources
Heir to the Crown – This is a great study for mothers and daughters! Spend 30 days recovering your identity as a royal daughter of The King and restoring your health and wholeness the way God designed.
Reconnect Marriage Retreat – During this virtual retreat, you’ll learn how to reconnect and renew not only your marriage but also your thoughts and feelings that reside inside your body. In true Rev style, we believe that in order to cultivate unity and connection in your marriage, it’s important to bring our bodies into the conversation as well.
Find A Class – Are you a Revelation Wellness Instructor? There are so many ways to partner with people in their faith and healthy journey beyond teaching fitness classes. So, even if you don’t teach a class, we encourage you to enter your information into the Instructor Portal under “manage classes” because people are looking for YOU!
RW App – Are you a member yet? The Revelation Wellness app is for anyone who wants to be healthy, whole, and free in Christ. Get easy access to features that invite you to move, breathe, dig deeper into the Word, and connect with community.
Coming Out This Month:
Resources for a Healthy & Whole Marriage
Christian Singleness: Living Life to the Full with Jesus
Men and The Aging Body
Podcasts:
#382 Food, Freedom, and our Kids
#556 Arden Bevere – “Redefined”
#598 Aging With Grace – Flourishing in an Anti-Aging Culture
For parents with kids—Look for Kids Be Still and Be Loved and Bedtime Meditation Podcasts on RW+ on the App!
RevWell Book-a-Week Challenge:
The Lifegiving Home: Creating a Place of Belonging and Becoming by Sally Clarkson
Twelve Clean Pages by Nika Maples
What Cannot Be Lost: How Jesus Holds Us Together When Life Is Falling Apart by Melissa Zaldivar
Prayer: Experiencing Awe and Intimacy with God by Tim Keller
Improving with Age by Stuart & Jill Briscoe
The Circle Maker: Praying Circles Around Your Biggest Dreams and Greatest Fears by Mark Batterson
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