Kingdom Harbor

In Paul’s letter to Timothy, his young apprentice and “son in the faith,” Paul mentions 10 important things that Timothy “knows full well” about Paul’s own life and faith journey. Sadly, many of us have never taken the time to get to know these things about our own parents/grandparents and mentors.

Toward that end, I have created a guide to Ten Spiritual Legacy Conversations based on Paul’s relationship with his mentee Timothy. May it serve as a roadmap for “fanning into flame” the spiritual gifts within you and your family. (This guide was inspired by a sermon I heard years ago by Pastor Colin Smith.)

Paul writes to Timothy:

“I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also. 6 For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands” (2 Tim 1:5)… You, Timothy, know all about (1) my teaching, and (2) how I live, and (3) what my purpose in life is. You know about (4) my faith, (5) my patience, (6) my love, and (7) my endurance. You know how much (8) persecution and (9) suffering I have endured…and (10) how the Lord rescued me from all of it...Continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it.” (2 Tim 3:10-11, 14)

How many of these ten things have we talked about with our children? How many of these things do we know about our parents, mentors and spiritual influences? Will our kids will “know all about” such things when we are no longer around? Consider spending this next year having a series of lunches or visits with a parent or mentor talking through these 10 areas. I enjoy sharing this resource with churches on Father’s Day and Mother’s Day.

You may also use this guide for some self-examination or introspection. You might want to journal through the questions in this guide. I trust these “Legacy Conversations” will help “fan into flame the gift of God” and grow your faith!

Download the Biblical Guide & Journal and Quick Reference Guide below.

DOWNLOAD: 10 Legacy Conversations Journal

DOWNLOAD: Quick Reference Guide