EPISODE · Jul 13, 2026 · 8 MIN
Lakyn Gets It All
from Proverbs Daily · host Fred Lynch
Proverbs Daily is a reader-supported publication. All posts are free, but all donations help spread the message. When you see the word “upgrade,” you’re simply invited to help me make the sacred positively contagious...thank you in advance for becoming a free or paid subscriber.Proverbs 13:22“Good people leave an inheritance to their grandchildren, but the sinner’s wealth passes to the godly.”Well, family…He’s here.Our grandson, Lakyn, came into the world Saturday night, July 11, at about 9:45 p.m.And what a journey getting him here!Our daughter was scheduled to go in Thursday.She waited all night, but the call never came.They finally brought her in Friday afternoon, and then came another long stretch of waiting.Friday became Saturday.Morning became afternoon.Afternoon became night.Then, after all that waiting, Lakyn arrived!And suddenly, everybody forgot how long the wait had been.Proverbs 13:22 says:“Good people leave an inheritance to their grandchildren…”I’ve always wondered what that verse would feel like once I actually became a granddad.What do I have to leave my children’s children?I can’t stand here and certify how good I am. Scripture reminds us that God alone is truly good.But I can say this:I have been loved so good.Our daughter has been loved so good.Both sides of little Lakyn’s family may not have vaults filled with money, but this baby was born into enormous wealth.He came into a family rich with love.Rich with prayer.Rich with people willing to admit their flaws and keep working on themselves.People committed to healing, growing, apologizing, learning, and becoming better than they were yesterday.That may be one of the greatest inheritances we can leave.Not the illusion of a perfect family.A family committed to refinement.Not people who never get it wrong.People who keep letting God work on what is wrong.Lakyn inherits our songs, stories, faith, lessons, laughter, and hard-earned wisdom.He inherits every prayer prayed before he knew our names.He inherits a family determined to become healthier so he can begin further down the road than we did.That is the inheritance.And it all goes to Lakyn.The love.The wisdom.The prayers.The unfinished work we promise not to abandon.He gets it all.We’ll talk about the meaning of his name another day.For now, welcome to the family, little lucky man.We’ve been waiting for you.🔥 REMEMBERThe richest inheritance is a family committed to becoming whole.🙏🏽 PRAYERLord, let our love become Lakyn’s inheritance for generations ahead.🎯 TODAY’S CHALLENGEIdentify one nonfinancial inheritance you are passing forward. Strengthen it today through a prayer, conversation, apology, lesson, or act of love.About the AuthorFred Lynch is a creative communicator, author, and Christian Hip Hop pioneer. To learn more about Fred and what he’s up to now…click here or you can find him in all the socials by searching the handle: heyfredlynch📱Experience Proverbs Daily by Subscribing!Ready to receive daily wisdom directly on your phone?Go to proverbsdaily.org for the app or just click that Subscribe button right now! Get full access to Hey Fred Lynch! at heyfredlynch.substack.com/subscribe
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Proverbs Daily is a reader-supported publication. All posts are free, but all donations help spread the message. When you see the word “upgrade,” you’re simply invited to help me make the sacred positively contagious...thank you in advance for becoming a free or paid subscriber.Proverbs 13:22“Good people leave an inheritance to their grandchildren, but the sinner’s wealth passes to the godly.”Well, family…He’s here.Our grandson, Lakyn, came into the world Saturday night, July 11, at about 9:45 p.m.And what a journey getting him here!Our daughter was scheduled to go in Thursday.She waited all night, but the call never came.They finally brought her in Friday afternoon, and then came another long stretch of waiting.Friday became Saturday.Morning became afternoon.Afternoon became night.Then, after all that waiting, Lakyn arrived!And suddenly, everybody forgot how long the wait had been.Proverbs 13:22 says:“Good people leave an inheritance to their grandchildren…”I’ve always wondered what that verse would feel like once I actually became a granddad.What do I have to leave my children’s children?I can’t stand here and certify how good I am. Scripture reminds us that God alone is truly good.But I can say this:I have been loved so good.Our daughter has been loved so good.Both sides of little Lakyn’s family may not have vaults filled with money, but this baby was born into enormous wealth.He came into a family rich with love.Rich with prayer.Rich with people willing to admit their flaws and keep working on themselves.People committed to healing, growing, apologizing, learning, and becoming better than they were yesterday.That may be one of the greatest inheritances we can leave.Not the illusion of a perfect family.A family committed to refinement.Not people who never get it wrong.People who keep letting God work on what is wrong.Lakyn inherits our songs, stories, faith, lessons, laughter, and hard-earned wisdom.He inherits every prayer prayed before he knew our names.He inherits a family determined to become healthier so he can begin further down the road than we did.That is the inheritance.And it all goes to Lakyn.The love.The wisdom.The prayers.The unfinished work we promise not to abandon.He gets it all.We’ll talk about the meaning of his name another day.For now, welcome to the family, little lucky man.We’ve been waiting for you.🔥 REMEMBERThe richest inheritance is a family committed to becoming whole.🙏🏽 PRAYERLord, let our love become Lakyn’s inheritance for generations ahead.🎯 TODAY’S CHALLENGEIdentify one nonfinancial inheritance you are passing forward. Strengthen it today through a prayer, conversation, apology, lesson, or act of love.About the AuthorFred Lynch is a creative communicator, author, and Christian Hip Hop pioneer. To learn more about Fred and what he’s up to now…click here or you can find him in all the socials by searching the handle: heyfredlynch📱Experience Proverbs Daily by Subscribing!Ready to receive daily wisdom directly on your phone?Go to proverbsdaily.org for the app or just click that Subscribe button right now! Get full access to Hey Fred Lynch! at heyfredlynch.substack.com/subscribe
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