Celebrating Our Heritage

What's interesting about this holiday on the first Monday of August is that it doesn't have a legislated name but is often given a specific name by a district or municipality.  For instance, here in BC it is BC Day.

It's called Terry Fox Day in Manitoba in honour of the heroic efforts of this athlete and whose legacy has carried on far beyond his lifetime in funding cancer research.

In Alberta it's known as Heritage Day and Albertans recognize and celebrate the variety cultural heritage of the province.

What is our personal heritage that we can remember and celebrate? 

In the Psalms we read these words:

The lines have fallen to me in pleasant places;

Yes, I have a good inheritance.

Psalm 16:6

Well, Heavenly Father, we do give you thanks today for our heritage.  So many have given so much that has enriched our lives over the years.

Help us today to reflect and perhaps even recognize more of these treasures and build our gratitude base for all that is ours.

No weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and this is their vindication from me,” declares the Lord. 

Isaiah 54:17

Our heritage from You, God, is that You will help us in every battle we have with evil.  You are ruler over all and Your word has all the authority we need to change whatever negative agenda is being sent our way

Your statutes are my heritage forever; they are the joy of my heart.

Psalm 119:111

We love Your Word that is reliable and which stands the test of time.  What joy we have as we get to know all the good things You say that direct us, comfort us, and strengthen us in our daily journey. 

And so today we give thanks for our heritage and choose, with Your help to faithfully pass on a good heritage to those who follow us.  Amen 

Let’s take a few moments today to reflect on our heritage and to give thanks.  Have a great day.