Those words open a doorway into something the world has almost forgotten — faith, simplicity, love, and gratitude. In this deeply moving message, you’ll be reminded that the “good old days” weren’t just about a time gone by… they were about trusting God, loving others, and living with purpose.
Imagine you’re sitting on a porch in late summer. The evening breeze carries the scent of honeysuckle and fresh-cut grass. A grandfather, hands weathered by years of honest work, leans back in a rocking chair and says: “Come here, child, and I’ll tell you about the good old days.” And as he begins to speak, the world slows down, the noise drops away, and you lean in to hear stories of a faith-filled life, commitments kept, and God’s goodness at work in everyday living.
1. A Time When Faith Was Ordinary
In the “good old days,” faith wasn’t a Sunday ritual alone—it was woven into everything. People rose early, bowed their heads in thanks, and trusted that Jesus Christ was more than a banner—they believed He was their strength. Homes had prayer at the table. People treated each other with respect because they believed they were made in God’s image. There was a sense that life had meaning beyond the paycheck or the weekend.
That doesn’t mean life was perfect. There were hard times, challenges, losses. But even in the dark, there was hope. The grandparents in our memories often carried scars, but their faith glowed. They didn’t have everything we have now, but they had something deeply rooted: trust in God, a sense of community, and a value of lasting over fleeting.
2. Simplicity, Before the Buzz of “More”
Before screens ruled the evening, before constant notifications, life was simpler. A father came home from work, sat on the porch, told stories. Kids played until dusk. Neighbors looked out for each other. There was an authenticity about relationships: you shook hands, you kept your word, and you didn’t need to broadcast your life to know it mattered.
The world we inherited now often values more—more screens, more likes, more options. But sometimes “more” leaves us empty. The “good old days” remind us that enough was when we had each other, when we had purpose, when we had a quiet heart that turned upward to God.
3. Love That Lasted
“Did lovers really fall in love to stay? / Stand beside each other come what may?” These lyrics from Grandpa (Tell Me ’Bout the Good Old Days) capture a longing for relationships built to last. en.wikipedia.org+1 In those days, vows meant something. A promise wasn’t just spoken—it was lived. Families gathered, wounds were healed, forgiveness was practiced, and grace was offered freely.
Today, we navigate a world where relationships are often transient, connections shallow, and commitments tentative. But when we look back to the “good old days,” we see a pattern: people loved deeply, forgave quickly, and held tight to God’s design for intimacy and family.
4. Gratitude and Wonder
There was a sense of wonder in everyday things: the scent of a pine forest, the hush at dusk, the hush of snow falling. Gratitude wasn’t a hashtag; it was a posture of the heart. Because someone handed down this treasure of gratitude—grandparent to grandchild, parent to child—they taught us to say thank you, not just in words but in lives.
In our message today, I challenge you: bring back that sense of wonder. Look around: the sunrise, the smile of a neighbor, the faithfulness of God through storms. The “good old days” aren’t just a nostalgia trip—they’re a blueprint for living now.
5. God’s Goodness Still at Work
Faithfully walking with God meant believing He was at work—even when you didn’t see the whole plan. That’s what the “good old days” whisper to us: God is still good. He still holds promises. He still invites us to trust, to love, to live differently.
This message is more than looking back. It’s looking forward. It’s remembering the heritage of faith and carrying it into today. It’s realizing that if grandpa could tell stories of trust, then you can live out a story of hope.
6. A Challenge to Today
I ask you: what would you tell an eager grandchild if they sat on your lap and said: “Grandpa, tell me about the good old days?” Would you talk about how busy you were? Or would you talk about how you chose faith, forgiveness, love, and gratitude?
We live in fast-moving times. But faith doesn’t move fast—it moves deeply. Purpose doesn’t chase speed—it holds steady. So let’s slow down. Let’s listen. Let’s pass on what was good, what is true. Let’s live as though the “good old days” began again here, right now.
7. A Path to Returning
Here’s how to step into the “good old days” today:
- Re-build rhythms of faith. Daily prayer, Scripture, quiet time—even 5 minutes will refresh your soul.
- Cultivate generosity. Lift a neighbor, help someone, share your story of God’s goodness.
- Keep your promises. Let your “Yes” be “Yes,” your “No” be “No.” Honor the word you give. truthmagazine.com
- Restore simplicity. Ditch one distraction. Replace it with one meaningful action.
- Lead with gratitude. Before you do anything else each day, give thanks.
- Live with hope. Because the same God who carried grandpa’s generation carries yours—and He will finish what He began.
8. Why This Matters Now
Why return to the “good old days”? Because our souls long for something real. Because our children—the ones watching us now—need to see something authentic. Because when we live anchored in God’s goodness, simplicity, purpose and love, we become a light in a dimming world.
Our world needs to hear this: the line between right and wrong still matters. Promises still matter. Faith still matters. Love still holds power. Families still bow in prayer. Fathers still stay. Grandpas still tell stories. United Church of God+1
9. Your Invitation
So here’s your invitation: watch the message “A Powerful Faith Story That Will Touch Your Heart” now, and let it remind you that the “good old days” aren’t behind you—they can begin in this moment. Click this link to watch: A Powerful Faith Story That Will Touch Your Heart.
Allow your heart to rest, your faith to stir, your hope to awaken. Then share it with someone who needs to hear this. Comment “Amen” if you believe God can bring the good old days back. Subscribe for weekly encouragement and faith-based inspiration.
10. Final Word
Grandpa leaned back, that evening breeze around him, and told the stories. We listen today because we’re the next chapter. And the stories we tell will not just be about “the good old days” behind us—they will start new here, rooted in the same truth: we love because He first loved us, we live because He gives us life, and we hope because He makes all things new.
Let us choose faith over fear. Simplicity over clutter. Gratitude over complaint. Love over indifference. Purpose over aimless drift. Then we will live in those “good old days”—not just as memories—but as reality.
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