The Legacy That Matters

But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal (Matthew 6:20, NLT).

How do we know our life matters?
The answer lies in what our legacy will be when we leave this earth.

Today I am joining a man's family and friends to celebrate the life he lived on earth. He left a powerful legacy: love. When it comes down to it, relationships were his primary concern.

Too often, relationships are last on the list for people living in the Western world, those that "have" more than the rest of the world. It seems to me, those that "have" tend to worry and spend a lot of time on making sure they "have" more.

So, how do we make sure that we leave a legacy that matters rather than trying to "have" more?

The answer has to do with how we expend our time and effort. Jesus sat on a mountain discussing the stuff of life with people. Jesus said: Store up for yourselves treasures in heaven.

The treasure that matters . . . that is stored in heaven is love . . . love for God and love for others. The greatest way to demonstrate love is to serve others.

Determine what your legacy will be when you leave this earth.
Choose to leave the legacy that matters every day.
Love all.
Serve all.
Learning with you to leave the legacy that matters,
Shalom,
Kerrie
(All devotions written by Kerrie Palmer ©2008 All Rights Reserved)