In the days before Christmas, Mom was feeling sad that she couldn't give us gifts this year. One night when she couldn't sleep, she thought of something she could give us, something she already had.
On Christmas, when all the other gifts had been exchanged, she brought gift bags to us with the Bibles she has used over the years. They are tattered, well read, marked up and falling apart. There wasn't a dry eye in the room as we realized the treasure we had each just been given. We listened to the song, "I Have A Goodly Heritage" and just cried for a while thanking God for all we do have.
I may not have riches as some others may
But I have a mother who knows how to pray
And maybe there's some things I've missed in my youth
But I have a father who stands for the truth
And if in the future, my parents pass on,
To dwell in that city we've come to call Home
They may not leave me the goods of this world
But I have accepted their God and His Word
I have a goodly heritage
I'm blessed with things you can't see
I have a goodly heritage
And that is worth far more to me
"...I have a goodly heritage." Psalm 16:6b
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What an absolutely wonderful gift your Mom gave to each one of you. You have been given a goodly heritage by both your Mom and Dad. Praying for your Mom and your entire family.
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