The Good Old Days

Posted on December 22, 2021 by Catey Stover in Victory Call

“Do all things without grumbling or disputing, that you may be blameless and innocent.” Philippians 2:14-15

“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.” Colossians 3:15 (NIV)

The Great Depression. This is a time in history that I can only read about.  I was not born in that time, but I can learn to appreciate what happened and what the way of life was.  Many times I have sat and listened to my dad talk about a meal called Scrumptial that his father would make for them on Saturday nights with the leftovers from that week. A unique pot of leftovers was the highlight of his week.

Recently I was listening to an older lady talk about living in the Depression-era and she recalled one of her fondest memories. She remembered that on Sundays they would go to her aunt’s house, but her aunt could not afford heat. So they would grab the kitchen chairs and huddle around the stove while lunch was cooking and get warm by the fire.  She went on to say that they would sit facing the stove to get the front of them warm and then have to turn around so their backs would get warm. As she talked about this she was giggling and repeating,” oh the good old days.”

Fast forward to 2020 and what do we have? Central air, heat in our homes, cars to drive, and so many other advantages. We have plenty of food, clothes, and almost everything we could want or need at our fingertips. Yet I never hear, “these are the great present days.” What has happened to us? Why do we not seem like a happy people?  You would think with all these “things” that make our lives more convenient and stress-free that we would be overjoyed.

Many times I have said to my husband that I almost wish we could go back to a time like that. A time when we as people appreciated what we had. Working in a guest service position, I see the side of people that is ungrateful and demanding. I see this at church when we want what we want and demand our rights. What happened to being thankful, grateful, and appreciative?  I personally am challenged to look at what I have and learn to be content in these things and to appreciate them even more.

 

Written by Lynn Wilson: Lynn is a full time working mom and wife.  She lives and works at America’s Keswick for over 20 years with her family.  Lynn and her husband have served as a team in ministry and have a heart to see the Lord’s people rise up and serve in their local church,  In addition….Lynn is a speaker for women’s events and conferences.


Think About This: “All things whatever, in heaven and earth, are not so great a display of God’s free love, as the gift of his coequal Son to be the atonement on the cross for the sin of man; and all the rest follows upon union with Him, and interest in Him” – Matthew Henry

The Daily Bible Reading: 1 Timothy 2 | You can download our 2021 Daily Bible Reading Plan by clicking here. 

This Week’s Verse to Memorize: But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers. And above all things have fervent love for one another, for “love will cover a multitude of sins.” -1 Peter 4:7-8

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