Father, God, today I bask in the joy of my grandson marrying his beautiful bride. I am a man most blessed.
When it appeared our family would not progress—since I was the sole surviving heir—you generously gave me two fine sons and six grown grandsons. For all of this, I am profoundly grateful.
As we now await the next generation's beginning with the soon-coming great-grandson, I pray for continued blessing, favor, and direction for the Ivey family.
Please lead all these young men into vibrant faith in You and a commitment to living as Your children, now and for all eternity. I ask this earnestly in Your precious and holy name. Amen.
Verses for Today:
Generational Blessing:
- Deuteronomy 4:9 — "Make them known to your children and your children's children"
- Psalm 103:17 — "But the steadfast love of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear him, and his righteousness to children's children"
- Psalm 128:6 — "May you see your children's children! May peace be upon Israel!"
Faith Legacy:
- 2 Timothy 1:5 — "I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, dwells in you as well"
- Joshua 24:15 — "As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord"
Family Covenant:
- Acts 2:39 — "For the promise is for you and for your children and for all who are far off, everyone whom the Lord our God calls to himself"
