“LEGACY!!”

Me-Maw Thoughts
Number 440
September 3, 2019///

If my Mother were alive today, yesterday would have been her 112th birthday.

She passed away many years ago at age 59 but my memories of her are precious, real and sweet.

As I allow myself to go down the road of memories, my heart is full of true gratefulness for her and my dad. I praise the Lord God Almighty they showed us children that the main thing was living for and serving the Lord Jesus.

My Dad, having just turned 65, passed away later the same year that Mother did. This was difficult but because of the Legacy they had left we knew where our strength lay.

May I ask you what kind of Legacy you are leaving? Our Legacy, unlike an inheritance, is the way we live our lives and the truths we pass on to the next generation.

My Mom was not the best housekeeper but was a great cook and showed her love as she stood over a hot stove, sweat pouring and fried apple pies almost as quickly as we could devour them.

She showed her trust in God by the prayer life she lived. She could not take us on a trip to Europe but could spoon feed us soup when we were sick.

My Dad could not build or repair anything, but he could build and repair lives through the preaching of the Lord God Almighty.

My parents were grateful when we were able to purchase a small house and call it our own.

I know that as I grew up, we did not have much, but I never felt like I was deprived or short changed.

My Mom’s body was larger than it should have been and yet her hugs would send even the most devastating tears away.

My Dad was not an orator but could make the Bible come alive with his preaching, he was not an Ambassador for the U.S. but could win a grouchy neighbor over just by his kindness.

My parents were far from perfect, but they had three things we all need. They loved God and they loved their family, and they loved others. What kind of legacy did they leave?

Our family has preachers, teachers, singers, missionaries, businesspeople who love God and Family and are in California, Texas, Georgia, and on mission trips. I know that is so because of my Parents faithfulness to serve God and pray for their family and love others.

I don’t know where the legacy of serving Jesus started. I know I had grandparents who loved God. How much further back I have no idea! I do know though that you can begin a true Christian Legacy for your family no matter what is in your family’s past.

A new beginning is yours and you can set the standard of making the main thing the main thing for those who come after you.

I encourage you to think about what your family sees every day. How do you react when things go wrong or someone hurts you? Do you show your family your care and love for them by the little things you do? Are you more concerned about them knowing Jesus than them having all the world’s goods?

Ponder what legacy you are leaving!!

Psalm 34:11 (KJV)
Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the LORD.

Deuteronomy 4:9 (MSG)
Just make sure you stay alert. Keep close watch over yourselves. Don’t forget anything of what you’ve seen. Don’t let your heart wander off. Stay vigilant as long as you live. Teach what you’ve seen and heard to your children and grandchildren.

Psalm 103:17 (KJV)
But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children’s children;

Proverbs 20:7 (KJV)
The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him.

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Father, thank you for a Mom and Dad who loved you and taught us to love you. I ask that you will be that Father to those who did not have a home where Christ was lived and taught. Love them to the knowledge that they can leave the truth of Jesus Christ and his ways to their children and those around them. May we all be examples of your love to all we meet. Fill us with the purpose of showing those in our world that your way is best. May we leave the Legacy of loving you and loving each other. In Jesus name I pray. Amen

Leave a legacy of serving Jesus.
Love, MeMaw