Leave a legacy...

The United States lost a great citizen this past weekend. Ronald Reagan was the epitome of American grit and grace. But beyond his likeable personality and relentless push for freedom I am most impressed with the legacy that will remain because of his life.

I must admit I often get wrapped up in the moment, the here-and-now. I find myself so narrowly focused on the task I am performing in this moment that I lose sight of the grander view. Those who leave a legacy remain focused on the bigger picture. God is teaching me to focus on that which will outlast me.

To me, leaving a legacy means doing the right thing even in the face of opposition. It means living from the character within and not swaying to the circumstances surrounding me. There is a stability to a person who impacts their world beyond their lifespan. They have a deeper sense of truth, a stronger sense of purpose, and an ever present sense of humor.

I hope you will consider your own legacy as I am considering mine. Will the goals, dreams, and passions we pursued in life outlast the breath in our bodies? I want the life I live to long outlast me. I want to be busy planting seeds of influence in the lives of those around me so when I am dead and gone the dreams God has given me will live on through those who I touched in life.

Let's be careful to leave a legacy - a legacy of hope, healing, and faith in God.

Reaching out to leave a legacy,

jonathan