Choosing a Legacy
by Dr. Paul Chappell
“I will extol thee, my God, O king; and I will bless thy name for ever and ever. Every day will I bless thee; and I will praise thy name for ever and ever. Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; and his greatness is unsearchable. One generation shall praise thy works to another, and shall declare thy mighty acts.”
Psalm 145:1–4
Every one of us is going to leave a legacy of some kind. If you think of those who have gone before, whether friends or family, usually there are one or two words that sum up the main thrust of their lives. People are remembered for their generosity, their courage, their attitude, or perhaps a particular hobby or interest. Sometimes this legacy is a positive one, and sometimes it is not. Most people don’t like to think about the end of their lives, but each day we are building a legacy that we will leave behind. We do not choose it at the moment of our death, but over the course of each day we live.
There are few things that are more fitting for a Christian than to be known as a person who praises God. The impact of praise to God on our own lives is great, but the impact of that praise on others may be even more important. The stories passed down about what God did for Dad or how He answered a special prayer for Grandma are of enormous value. Each of us has so much for which to praise God, but unless we tell those stories to others, they will be lost. We have a responsibility to the future to be people of praise.
Psalm 145:1–4
Every one of us is going to leave a legacy of some kind. If you think of those who have gone before, whether friends or family, usually there are one or two words that sum up the main thrust of their lives. People are remembered for their generosity, their courage, their attitude, or perhaps a particular hobby or interest. Sometimes this legacy is a positive one, and sometimes it is not. Most people don’t like to think about the end of their lives, but each day we are building a legacy that we will leave behind. We do not choose it at the moment of our death, but over the course of each day we live.
There are few things that are more fitting for a Christian than to be known as a person who praises God. The impact of praise to God on our own lives is great, but the impact of that praise on others may be even more important. The stories passed down about what God did for Dad or how He answered a special prayer for Grandma are of enormous value. Each of us has so much for which to praise God, but unless we tell those stories to others, they will be lost. We have a responsibility to the future to be people of praise.
Today’s Growth Principle:
Every day you have the opportunity to choose the legacy you will leave to those who come after you.
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