How To Be A Legacy Maker

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Is leaving a legacy behind just about leaving people your stuff?

life isn’t just about the stuff we leave behind in this world, but the imprint of Jesus that lasts forever.

I did a Bible study years ago called “Keys to Freedom” by Nancy Alcorn. It helped me let go of some of the baggage from an abusive childhood. I think sometimes you have to let go of baggage that weighs you down, so you can move forward in a way that lifts others (and yourself) up.

We all have baggage that weighs us down.

If you grew up in an abusive or dysfunctional home, “Keys To Freedom” is a study worth looking into. It talks about how all the icky stuff from our childhood leaves an imprint on our lives and we pass that stuff along to the people we meet daily, unless we make the choice to let all the bad stuff go and find freedom in Christ from our past hurts.

Don’t you want to live free in Christ Jesus?

Of course you do. We all do.

But we keep our schedules too busy and our minds too active to just rest in the Lord and heal the hurts from our past.

And if you also happen to have a present-day relationship with someone who adds to your pile of hurts, the emotional baggage keeps adding up and weighing you down.

Jesus can set us free!

We all need to choose freedom!

“So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” John 8:36

Leave a legacy of freedom!

So back to the legacy thing. After a lot of prayer and thought, this is the legacy I choose to leave this world –

• I am a woman who passionately loves Jesus!
• I will put God first above all else, even when pressure comes from others to knock Him down the list.
• My love for Jesus will be lived out through my compassion for others, especially in their times of need.
• I will embrace peace in my daily life and spread peace to others.
• I will serve others well and do my best to give out grace in abundance to those who do me harm.
• I choose to love those who hurt me, even forgiving *but not forgetting* the pain they have caused.

I think it’s important to remember that even our desire to leave a Godly legacy comes with healthy, firm boundaries to ensure others don’t take advantage of our Kingdom-focused hearts.

5 Keys To Leaving A Godly Legacy

1. Live for Jesus
2. Study God’s Word
3. Pray often
4. Forgive others
5. Admit when you mess up

It’s certainly not a comprehensive list, but it’s a great place to start!

Take gentle care of yourself today. ツ