I often wonder and pray over what sort of legacy I will leave through my interactions with those around me. The years are passing so quickly, and more and more I find myself hoping for each day to be used to bring honor and glory to God and for my time to be used more wisely. As the poet says, I have "miles to go before I sleep".....but I will endeavor toward those goals. JB is growing fast, and it is not lost on me how short our time together each day really is; nor how short the time is that I have with anyone here on this earth.
As soon as the words "leave a legacy" enter my mind, so does the song "Legacy" by Nicole Nordeman.
Today is the birthday of my Granny, who passed away when JB was a toddler. These words from the song fit her----she left exactly the kind of legacy that the songwriter dreams of; and I pray that I will do the same.
How will they remember me?
Did I choose to love? Did I point to You enough
To make a mark on things?
I want to leave an offering
A child of mercy and grace who
blessed Your name unapologetically
And leave that kind of legacy
My sweet Granny, you are remembered for the sparkle in your eyes when you'd dance a little ditty, for the songs you'd sing on our walks together, for the prayers I could hear you whisper at night -----and most of all for your love for me and my family and for our Lord and Savior.
