Legacy-ing

In this time of my life I've been thinking a lot about death. No surprise really since my Grandpa recently passed away. I have three friends who have also recently lost grandparents. So, it seems like its a time of mourning and remembering for many right now.

My Grandpa was an amazing man. He tackled adversity and won. He stuck to his guns and made wise decisions. He generously gave so that others might be saved... and many were. He left a legacy of generosity, hard work ethic, passion and loyalty.

It makes me wonder what legacy I'll be leaving one day. And the thing is, I still have time to impact and create that legacy. I don't want to live half-heartedly. I don't want to just sit back and let life slip away undiscovered. Nows the time to make a difference... to leave a lasting fingerprint. To reconcile, to love, to be joyful, to give generously, to be kind, to sing, to extend a hug, to promote confidence and trust in another, to be a catalyst ... to smile. Nows the time to decide and make a move. Live with purpose. Intentionally pursue those things that not only have the power to impact another... but have the power to impact the world... forever.

I don't want to leave a legacy that will slip away with indifference. I want to leave a legacy that changes... a person, a community, the world in a lasting way. Sounds big. Sounds impossible. But it happens. My grandpa did... just ask my parents. Without my Grandpa's generosity my mom would have never known Jesus... would never have married my dad, and I would not be here. So it is with many others my Grandpa's generosity has touched. It's my turn to take up the torch... his torch for lasting change. Sounds daunting... but really it just requires one step in the right direction at a time.

Continue taking steps... in the end they have the power to change everything.