My Legacy
Today was Youth Sunday at my church. The teenagers lead in every aspect of worship and I was incredibly proud of all of them. They did an awesome job glorifying God! Catherine and Chrystle sang one of my favorite songs, I want to leave a legacy by Nicole Nordeman. The lyrics do a beautiful job at describing both our purpose on earth and our humanness. The human side of us loves recognition and earthly treasures. However, it’s important to be reminded that our purpose on earth is to glorify God! It’s humbling to think about what will be said about me once I leave this earth. I sure hope I point to GOD enough to leave a legacy of love! Below are the beautiful lyrics that I so identify with.
And I enjoy an accolade like the rest
And you can take my picture and hang it in a gallery
Of all the “who’s who’s” and so-and-so’s
That used to be the best at such and such
It wouldn’t matter muchI won’t lie, it feels alright to see your name in lights
We all need an “atta boy” or “atta girl”
But in the end I’d like to hang my hat on more besides
The temporary trappings of this world
I want to leave a legacy
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
I don’t have to look too far or too long awhile
To make a lengthy list of all that I enjoy
It’s an accumulating trinket and a treasure pile
Where moth and rust, thieves and such will soon
enough destroy
I want to leave a legacy
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
Not well-to-do, or well-bred
I just want to hear instead
Well done, good and faithful one