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Connecting to the positive part of our past is sadly lacking in much of Western culture. Recognizing and acknowledging that which was good in our history will go far in reordering our priorities and refocusing on what is most important. Sadly, few of us keep the main thing the main thing like we should.
In the Old Testament in the Bible Isaac redug the wells of his forefathers. The process of reaching those old sources of water brought opposition, but he persevered and won great blessings in the end as a result.
Water is, of course, necessary for life and can also symbolize spiritual food. Connecting to our Christian heritage can bring spiritual life when we acknowledge our need for God. Holidays such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter etc.are wonderful opportunities to honor our Creator. The underlying meaning of Christmas, for example, that God sent his son to earth to save it from its sins ought to be clear to all involved in such familial events. Celebrating thefact that Jesus came to earth by singing a few Christmas carols at family gatheringsor praying before meals ought to be an integral part of such events.In addition, identifying how the Pilgrims sat down at the first Thanksgiving with theNative Americans and gave thanks to God for their abundant harvestshould be extremely clear to all of those in our family. Redigging those old wells can revive lives and bring blessings just as it did for Isaac and for those who settled here before us.
