Friday, August 16, 2013

The Legacy Left Behind

Uncle Jim, Aunt Geri, & Me
2011 Elkhart County 4-H Fair


In the aftermath of losing yet another precious person in my life, I can’t help but ask myself , "What kind of legacy I am leaving for those who will come behind me?"  Everyone is a writer.  Perhaps not with pen and paper, but with every word spoken and deed done, we each write our own story on the parchment of the lives we touch.  
 
This thought sparks some compelling questions in my mind.  What kind of story am I writing on the hearts of those who know me best?  Will it be one worthy of being retold?  Will the lines reflect God's sacrificial love or a self-centered life?  Will it be a tale of blessings given or opportunities missed?
 
 I think I need to start each day by reviewing such questions, and then pray for God’s grace to make each moment count for Him.
 
 

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