This past weekend I spoke at The Rock Church Girlfriends Getaway where the theme was "Legacy - Living a life worth leaving behind." I spoke about Jesus and the legacy He left us as well as the new legacy He gives us thru encounters with Him.
My question to you today is what legacy are you leaving? If you have children, when they watch you what do they see? Do they see someone who is busy all the time just to be busy? Maybe they see a life full of bitterness, anger, frustration and unforgiveness. Do they see a person who holds grudges against others and/or a selfish person? Or do they see a person who lives life to the fullest, taking every opportunity to shine light? Do they see someone who puts God first, loving others, giving of their time, offering forgiveness quickly and living a life set apart for Him?
Take a moment to ponder that....
Being a student ministries Pastor from ages 0-19 puts me in check about this very thing quicker than anything. I don't ever want to live a life that models "do as I say, not as I do" to young people around me. I want them to look at my life and see it as one they can model and appreciate for its honesty and realness. I make mistakes and I'll be the first one to say that I do but I would also like to think I'll be the first one to lay it before God and ask Him to help me with it. I think its important they see that aspect as well.
What do your children, or the young people in your life see? How do you respond when you know you've missed the mark, because we all do at one time or another. Do they see you quick to repent and make it right to others as well as to God or do they see you swell up with pride and keep going never admitting your fault?
We only have one legacy to leave to others and it should be Christ's legacy thru us. I definitely don't want to leave MY legacy to my children and those around me. I want to leave HIS legacy, Him thru me. Me left on my own is bad news, but allowing Him to shine thru me makes my life absolutely beautiful!
What legacy are you leaving?
U know this message hit me hard . It was supposed to . I have never really thought about that to be honest . I have worked with kids for 7and a half years and never really did i sit back and think ok what are seeing of me daily . I went to the Girlfriends Getaway and now i see now i understand what type of legacy i want to leave not only for my children but for others .. Thank you kelly for following what he told you to do and bring forth this message .
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