A Prayer for Generosity and Stewardship of Inheritance
"But if he give a gift of his inheritance to one of his servants, then it shall be his to the year of liberty; after it shall return to the prince: but his inheritance shall be his sons' for them." - Ezekiel 46:17
Heavenly Father,
As we bow before Your throne of grace, we seek to understand the depth of the wisdom found in Your Word, particularly in Ezekiel 46:17, which teaches us about the responsibilities that come with inheritance and the gifts we are called to share. "But if he give a gift of his inheritance to one of his servants, then it shall be his to the year of liberty; after it shall return to the prince: but his inheritance shall be his sons' for them." Lord, I thank You for the blessings You have bestowed upon me, for the inheritance I hold within my family, and for the opportunities to share with others.
As we contemplate the significance of inheritance, we are reminded that every gift we have received is ultimately Yours. You have entrusted us with much, and thus we should be wise stewards of what is already Yours. Help us, O God, to remember that our possessions, our gifts, and our rewards carry with them the weight of responsibility. Teach us how to balance generosity towards others while ensuring that the legacy we pass on to our children remains intact.
Father, I pray that You instill in us a spirit of generosity, that we might reflect Your loving nature in our dealings with others. When we consider sharing our gifts, may our hearts be open and willing, understanding that as we give, we echo the generosity that You have shown to us through Christ. Help us to recognize that when we bless others with our inheritance, whether it be financial, relational, or spiritual, we participate in Your divine providence. Let our gifts be a testament to our faith in You.
Grant us the wisdom to discern when and how to share our inheritance. May we seek to bless those around us who are in need, while at the same time ensuring that our decisions honor the legacy we aim to provide for our children. Remind us, dear Lord, that the gifts we give, particularly to those we deeply care about, should embody love, respect, and hope for their future. Just as we trust that our earthly possessions are temporary, we recognize that our spiritual inheritance is eternal. May we teach our children to hold onto this truth.
As we reflect upon the 'year of liberty' mentioned in this verse, let it serve as a reminder that there is a time for freedom and a time for understanding our commitments. Lord, help us to teach our children that while we may share our blessings with others, we also maintain the knowledge that our responsibilities toward our family and future generations remain paramount. Lead me to instill values within them that emphasize integrity, respect, and the importance of our familial bonds, rather than material gain.
Oh Lord, I ask for Your guidance in raising my children to understand the importance of their inheritance – not just in material form but in the values we share, the faith we uphold, and the love that binds our family together. May they appreciate, acknowledge, and carry forward this legacy with grace and humility.
Thank You for the reminder that all we possess is a gift from You, and that we are mere stewards of blessings that are far beyond our full comprehension. May our actions reflect a heart that desires to serve and uplift others, just as You have done for us.
In Your precious name, I pray. Amen.
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Ezekiel 46:17 - "But if he give a gift of his inheritance to one of his servants, then it shall be his to the year of liberty; after it shall return to the prince: but his inheritance shall be his sons' for them."
"But if he give a gift of his inheritance to one of his servants, then it shall be his to the year of liberty; after it shall return to the prince: but his inheritance shall be his sons' for them." - Ezekiel 46:17
Ezekiel 46:24 - "Then said he unto me, These are the places of them that boil, where the ministers of the house shall boil the sacrifice of the people."
Ezekiel 23:46 - "For thus saith the Lord GOD; I will bring up a company upon them, and will give them to be removed and spoiled."
Ezekiel 46:3 - "Likewise the people of the land shall worship at the door of this gate before the LORD in the sabbaths and in the new moons."
Ezekiel 46:15 - "Thus shall they prepare the lamb, and the meat offering, and the oil, every morning for a continual burnt offering."
Ezekiel 40:46 (KJVA) 46 And the chamber whose prospect is toward the north is for the priests, the keepers of the charge of the altar: these are the sons of Zadok among the sons of Levi, which come near to the LORD to minister unto him.
Ezekiel 46:22 - "In the four corners of the court there were courts joined of forty cubits long and thirty broad: these four corners were of one measure."
Ezekiel 46:23 - "And there was a row of building round about in them, round about them four, and it was made with boiling places under the rows round about."
Ezekiel 46:10 - "And the prince in the midst of them, when they go in, shall go in; and when they go forth, shall go forth."
Ezekiel 20:46 - "Son of man, set thy face toward the south, and drop thy word toward the south, and prophesy against the forest of the south field;"
Ezekiel 46:6 - "And in the day of the new moon it shall be a young bullock without blemish, and six lambs, and a ram: they shall be without blemish."
Jeremiah 46:17 - "They did cry there, Pharaoh king of Egypt is but a noise; he hath passed the time appointed."
Ezekiel 40:46 (KJVA) 46 And the chamber whose prospect is toward the north is for the priests, the keepers of the charge of the altar: these are the sons of Zadok among the sons of Levi, which come near to the LORD to minister unto him.
Ezekiel 40:46 (KJVA) 46 And the chamber whose prospect is toward the north is for the priests, the keepers of the charge of the altar: these are the sons of Zadok among the sons of Levi, which come near to the LORD to minister unto him.
Ezekiel 40:46 (KJVA) 46 And the chamber whose prospect is toward the north is for the priests, the keepers of the charge of the altar: these are the sons of Zadok among the sons of Levi, which come near to the LORD to minister unto him.
Ezekiel 46:13 - "Thou shalt daily prepare a burnt offering unto the LORD of a lamb of the first year without blemish: thou shalt prepare it every morning."
Ezekiel 46:5 - "And the meat offering shall be an ephah for a ram, and the meat offering for the lambs as he shall be able to give, and an hin of oil to an ephah."
Genesis 46:17 - "¶ And the sons of Asher; Jimnah, and Ishuah, and Isui, and Beriah, and Serah their sister: and the sons of Beriah; Heber, and Malchiel."
Ezekiel 40:46 (KJVA) 46 And the chamber whose prospect is toward the north is for the priests, the keepers of the charge of the altar: these are the sons of Zadok among the sons of Levi, which come near to the LORD to minister unto him.
Ezekiel 46:16 - "¶ Thus saith the Lord GOD; If the prince give a gift unto any of his sons, the inheritance thereof shall be his sons'; it shall be their possession by inheritance."
Ezekiel 46:7 - "And he shall prepare a meat offering, an ephah for a bullock, and an ephah for a ram, and for the lambs according as his hand shall attain unto, and an hin of oil to an ephah."
Ezekiel 46:8 - "And when the prince shall enter, he shall go in by the way of the porch of that gate, and he shall go forth by the way thereof."
Ezekiel 46:11 - "And in the feasts and in the solemnities the meat offering shall be an ephah to a bullock, and an ephah to a ram, and to the lambs as he is able to give, and an hin of oil to an ephah."
Ezekiel 46:4 - "And the burnt offering that the prince shall offer unto the LORD in the sabbath day shall be six lambs without blemish, and a ram without blemish."
Ezekiel 46:21 - "Then he brought me forth into the utter court, and caused me to pass by the four corners of the court; and, behold, in every corner of the court there was a court."
Ezekiel 3:17
Ezekiel 40:46 - "And the chamber whose prospect is toward the north is for the priests, the keepers of the charge of the altar: these are the sons of Zadok among the sons of Levi, which come near to the LORD to minister unto him."
Ezekiel 46:19 - "¶ After he brought me through the entry, which was at the side of the gate, into the holy chambers of the priests, which looked toward the north: and, behold, there was a place on the two sides westward."
Ezekiel 16:46 - "And thine elder sister is Samaria, she and her daughters that dwell at thy left hand: and thy younger sister, that dwelleth at thy right hand, is Sodom and her daughters."