Raising the Next Generation: Trusting God’s Plan for Single MothersSample

Day 5: Building a Legacy of Faith

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:6-7
"These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up."

As a single mother, you have a unique opportunity to build a legacy of faith in your child. Deuteronomy 6:6-7 encourages us to teach our children about God’s commandments and to talk about His truth in every part of our daily lives. It’s not just in formal moments of teaching, but in the everyday conversations and actions that we leave a lasting impact on our children’s hearts.

Think of Hannah, the mother of Samuel, in 1 Samuel 1. She dedicated her son to the Lord before he was even born, and after she weaned him, she took him to the temple to serve God. Hannah’s commitment to her son’s spiritual upbringing was unwavering, and God honored her faithfulness by using Samuel powerfully in Israel. As a single mother, you can leave a lasting legacy of faith by making God a priority in your home and nurturing your child’s relationship with Him.

Building a legacy of faith doesn’t mean you have to be perfect, but it means being intentional about pointing your child toward God. Trust that the seeds of faith you plant today will grow in your child’s heart and impact future generations.

Prayer:
Lord, thank You for the opportunity to build a legacy of faith in my child’s life. Help me to be intentional about teaching them Your truth, not just in words but through my actions. I pray that You would give me wisdom as I guide them in their faith and that You would use my efforts to shape their hearts for You. May the legacy of faith I build today impact future generations for Your glory. In Jesus’ name, Amen.