What Will You Leave Behind?

Legacy has been on my mind this month.

Unless you have been living off the grid up until now, you have probably heard of the tragic shooting of Charlie Kirk. I had not heard of him until he was assassinated. I don't know all the reasons the shooter decided to do this horrible deed; but it's safe to say he wanted to silence Charlie.

In the days since, one thing I discovered about Charlie was he was not ashamed to proclaim his Christian faith. And so, Charlie leaves behind a legacy of boldness and a love for Jesus. 

It seems many have decided to pick up his mantle.

The next week after his death, the Hope*Books Collaboration book, "A Family Legacy: Passing Down Love, Wisdom and Tradition," was released. I'm one of the contributors to the book and I am so pleased and excited. It has been a life long dream to become a published author.

I love this book because 9 of us authors became vulnerable and shared the gentle and intentional ways our grandparents passed down their values to us. All these ways of leaving a legacy required them to spend time and attention with their families.

Perhaps they didn't stand on a stage and declare their faith; but their everyday actions started a ripple effect through their children and grandchildren.

Both of these events made me realize everyone will leave a legacy whether they intend to or not. And, you never know when your last day to make an impression will come. Will you model a life lived for your faith? Or will you leave behind the memory of someone more concerned about themselves than others. You're only here for a short time. Which will you choose? 

Granny Violet's example show us tht a woman who had nothing in the world's eyes could build a rich community of friends and family who could feed each other, meet needs, provide fellowship, and pray for one another.

This is one of the insights I share in my chapter of the new collaborative book. If you’re looking for encouragement and practical wisdom, check it out here.

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