Bringing life back to what has become stale can restore our heritage.

1. REDIG THE OLD WELLS
Connecting to the positive part of our past is sadly lacking in much of the
West. Recognizing and acknowledging that which was good in our history
will go far in reordering our priorities and refocusing on what is most
important.
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.
Water is, of course, necessary for life but can symbolize spiritual food.
Connecting to our Christian heritage can bring spiritual life when we
acknowledge our need for God. Holidays such as Thanksgiving and
Christmas 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.
Redigging those old wells can revive lives and bring blessings just as it did
for Isaac and for those who settled here before us.