What Will They Say About You?

It has been a long time since I have blogged.  Its not that I do not have anything to say...I have not taken the time to say it.  Well, here goes...

I was unexpectedly reminded this week that people are watching me.  A church member from years ago messaged me and thanked me for something.  I did not even realized that it was noticed. 

It is not something that we typically think about.  We are so programmed to just "do"...that we rarely think that anyone cares or at least cares of enough to pay attention.  What is the old saying..."actions speak louder than words."  So true.

This reinforces something deep inside of me that has been there for as long as I can remember...and that is that I want to be someone that could be written about.  You might say that that is a proud statement I just wrote, but quite the contrary.  Now that I am a father, it is even more imperative that I leave my children a godly legacy.  One that will follow me long after I am gone.  One that they could write about if they wanted to.

It was written of King David...even as sinful as he was...that he was a man after God's own heart.  Well what will my kids, my wife, my family, my church family...say about me long after I'm gone?  I long to be an influencer for God's kingdom.  I want it to be known that I loved Him with everything that was within me.  Even through my mistakes, imperfections, and failures.  I want my children to know and remember that "daddy was never ashamed of Jesus". 

See I have an earthly father that I can write those same things about.  He is a godly man, full of love and vigor for his Lord.  He has set the godliest of examples of how to work, live, and love, and stand up for the Lord.  I can write that about him in all honesty.  I can and probably will write more about him and his godly influence on my life and ministry.

I also have a heavenly Father that I can write about.  Actually, a book has already been written of Him.  It documents His exploits, His love, His sacrifice, and ultimate victory for you and me.  Actually, there has never been a greater book than the one written about Him.

But what will people write or say about you, after you are gone?  What will you be known for?  Will it be for all the partying you did?  Will it be for all of the alcohol you consumed in your life?  Will it be for all of the drugs you took? 

Or will it be for the legacy of a life lived for God???  Will they say of you that you were a man or woman that stopped thinking of themselves and started living for something bigger.

I would be remisce if I did not remind you that one day we will all stand before God and give an account for every deed done...good and bad.  What will be said of you?  After all, I know you do not want to think of it this way...but you have but one chance to get this life right.  The scripture likens life to a vapor.  Its here and then its gone.  You have once chance to live for God.  No one is promised tomorrow...actually you are not even promised your next breath.  Make it count, not for yourself, but for God.   

Enjoying Life Today,

Stan