2 Samuel 7:28-29 "And now, Master GOD, being the God you are, speaking sure words as you do, and having just said this wonderful thing to me, please, just one more thing: Bless my family; keep your eye on them always. You've already as much as said that you would, Master GOD! Oh, may your blessing be on my family permanently!"

David was chosen by God to be a king, and was given a promise that his descendants would be blessed.  David loved God so deeply, but screwed up many times and in major ways.  Time and time again David came back to his first love, God.  King David is ending his prayer of thanksgiving with this final request, to bless his family forever.  And God did just that, ultimately connecting their lineages together through Jesus.  The beautiful grace of God moves in the lives of those who love him, even when they make mistakes.  God honors those who love Him.

This is why the first commandment, “To LOVE God”, is first.  If our hearts are not filled with God’s love, then they are filled with love for other things, not leaving room for God’s grace to move.  And his grace does move in the lives of those who love him.  Even when we mess up as badly as David did, He keeps his promises to us.  Also, our love and obedience to God has an effect on our family.  We need to claim the promises that God has given us in regard to our children and family.

Lord, I am so grateful for my heritage.  I can feel the generations of Godly men and women who have gone before me, who are responsible for my existence.  I thank you for putting your anointing and blessing on my family, both the generations before me and the ones to come.  I honor you for this gift Jesus.  I stand firm and confident in it.  Help this assurance and understanding to pass to my children, and to their children.