Legacy - #TheLoft

 

me & my dad

     As I come upon the 2-year anniversary of my father's death, it is with a deep sense of gratitude and pleasure at the legacy he left for me. My dad may not have known much about Jesus when he was a young father, but he and my mom made sure that my sister and I had the opportunity to learn about Him, as they took us to church & Sunday school throughout my young life. What he didn't know, he left to those who did. He knew the importance of knowing about Jesus, and I am forever thankful. My dad has left me a legacy of being generous of heart and loving toward others. My dad made life so much more fun for those around him - he always knew how to get everyone laughing! And the laughter of others made my dad's heart the happiest. It has been so hard not to have that laughter in my life - the laughter only my dad could bring about; but, the legacy of his humor and lightheartedness have encouraged me to laugh a lot, and not take life so seriously. As my dad got older, his faith and love for Jesus deepened, and he became a glowing example of Jesus to me. I treasure the wonderful, faith-filled talks we had in my adult years. Thank You, Jesus, for my precious Dad, and his beautiful legacy!

me & my mom

     I am so thankful for the living legacy I have in my dear mother. I'm so thankful, again, that my parents gave me the inheritance of knowing Jesus. There is no greater legacy a parent can leave than that! I have learned so many things from my mom! Through her example, I have learned how to be patient, how to nurture others, and how to be unselfish and giving toward others. My mom always listens with her heart, and is very concerned with anything that concerns me. She is my confidant. My mom regrets that her Christian walk was not where she wished it could have been when I was growing up, but I am thankful. I am thankful because she knew enough to make sure I learned about Jesus. And, I am thankful because it has been a beautiful journey that we have been able to make together, as friends. What a beautiful living legacy my mom is, that she has come alongside me as we strive together to walk the path that Jesus has marked out for us! Thank You, Jesus, for my precious Mom, and her living legacy!

     I am so thankful to both of my parents for their legacy. Because of their legacy, both of their children are walking with Jesus. "Don't you see that children are GOD's best gift? the fruit of the womb his generous legacy?" Psalm 127:3, MSG

     Father, I pray that I am able to leave a precious legacy of Christian love for my children. I pray that, in me, they will see You, and will see how much I loved you in my life. I hope that they will be able to see that "Your statutes are are my heritage forever; they are the joy of my heart, " that "I inherited your book on living; it's mine forever - what a gift! And how happy it makes me!" (Psalm 119:111, NIV & MSG)
 Amen!