When we were kids, following Jesus was pretty straightforward.
Momma and Mamaw made sure we didn’t miss church, said our
prayers, and knew right from wrong. Dad backed them up, and
even your friends’ parents and Sunday school teachers kept you in
line. You didn’t question much, you just knew what was expected. It
was like having a built-in spiritual GPS, even though we ignored it
a lot.
Then came the teenage years. Suddenly, it wasn’t just about rules—
it was about “consequences.” You had more freedom to choose, and
most of the time that meant learning the hard way. By the time
college rolled around, you were flying solo. No one was waking you
up for church or checking your homework, where you were going
and who your friends were. It was all on you. And when you got
married and started a family, the responsibility got real. Now
were the one setting the tone, guiding your household, and trying to
live out the faith you were raised in. Without a doubt, getting
married is what got me back in touch with my spiritual upbringing.
That’s the thing about growing up in faith, it shifts from being taught
to living it. Jesus said in Luke 6:46,
It’s a reminder that faith isn’t just about
knowing—it’s about doing. And sometimes doing the right thing
means making tough calls, setting boundaries, and encouraging
ourselves, most importantly, and others to walk the same path, even
when it’s not easy.
Reflection: Think about your daily choices—are they reflecting the
faith you were raised with? And how can you gently guide someone
in your life to stay true to what’s right, even when it’s hard?
Faith isn’t just something we inherit—it’s something we grow into.
And every day is a chance to stumble and live it out with love, grit,
commitment, and grace. And we all know it repeats itself every
generation.