A religion legacy is a spiritual legacy. You, like many others, presumably desire to make a difference in the world with your life. And you have an affect on your environment, even if you aren't aware of it.
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During their lives, these persons had an impact on others and left an imprint on those who heard their stories. Some of it is rather good. Some of it is bad.
Whether they intended to or not, they left a legacy. You're the same way. So, why not opt to leave a legacy that will live on forever?
A spiritual legacy is all about your relationship with the Lordstories told to future generations about your past and current walk with Jesus.
What does God say about legacy?
Each of us has our own set of vices. My attitude has always been one of dissatisfaction. I've always aspired to do more, better, and faster. But here's the strange part: I've gotten the most out of life when I was happy regardless of the outcome. It's fine to be driven to succeed, but it's harmful when our happiness is determined by our accomplishment.
Let us not confuse happiness with indifference or a lack of ambition, but neither should we become so engrossed in any pursuit that it overshadows our pursuit of God Himself. The most significant attribute of those who are financially successful is contentment. This is because they consider their purchases carefully before making them, leaving them with more money to save, invest, and contribute.
Proverbs 13:22: “A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children. (NKJV)
When we're deciding how to spend our money today, we should have our life objectives, vision, and legacy in mind. When we compare what we desire now to what we actually want later, we see how fleeting pleasure pales in comparison to a legacy of purpose and generational fulfillment.
An inheritance isn't just about money. Integrity and trustworthiness are examples of divine character attributes. Long after I've gone to heaven, combining a financial legacy with wisdom and godliness ensures that the following generation will similarly manage God's blessings God's way for God's glory.
Proverbs 22:7: “The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is slave to the lender. (NIV)
This one appeals to me since it is straightforward about the debtor-creditor relationship. God desires for us to be able to hear from Him and serve others in His name, not to be enslaved by debt. He wants us to have choices and freedom. Many of us feel called by God to perform great things for Him, but we can't because we're in debt.
Spend time with God in Bible study daily.
Being active and intentional in your relationship with the Lord is the key to leaving a legacy of faith. Make a plan to meet with God every day, even if life is busy and crazy. Learn who He is as a Creator, Savior, and friend through studying His Word. Plus, dedicating time to sit at His feet will have a positive impact on all aspects of your life.
Pray without ceasing.
As God's children, we are commanded to pray constantly. While that thought may be intimidating, it is possible to stay connected to God throughout the day through praying.
What is my legacy to my family?
Every family has a set of beliefs, values, and attitudes that are passed down down the generations through the signals that parents send to their children.
These beliefs are frequently transmitted unintentionally by parents and internalized by children without being tested for their validity, veracity, or utility. They are unquestionably accepted.
Although it is most visible during the holidays, family legacies are passed on all year through minor events and encounters in everyday life.
As a result, many of these legacies might be passed down without any thought on the side of the parent.
You might have grown up in a home where “children were to be seen but not heard,” for example.
You may be acting on this belief without even recognizing it by not encouraging or even allowing your children to express their thoughts, and by not engaging in discussions and dialogues with them.
You may not even contemplate a more open approach to hearing your children's ideas unless you evaluate the belief that children should not voice their minds.
What is emotional legacy?
An emotional legacy is something that is conceived and modeled over the course of a person's life. As one grows older, this legacy might take on increased significance as time passes. It's about who we are as individuals, what we have to contribute, what we value, and what we want others to know about us. The transfer of our deeply embedded and valued beliefs that we would like to pass on to the next generation is what an emotional legacy is all about.
Why is godly legacy important?
We need faith-filled friends, not just faithful friends. It is critical to have people in your life who will point you to Christ, not just people who agree with you or tell you that you are correct. Strong Christians who will pray for you and share your joys and sorrows. We need Joshuas and Calebs in our lives to leave a Godly legacy; we need them near by to look us in the eyes when the battle seems too great and remind us of who we serve. We need somebody to assist us in sharpening our swords.
It's easy to lose sight of what God is accomplishing during a dry season, which is why we need fellow Christians to stand beside us and hold up our arms like Moses and his friends did in Exodus. We need those folks to be the rain in our dry season and the light in our storms, like Elisha sending his servant to look for rain clouds. We need them in our lives to remind us to keep our eyes on the horizon for rain. To remind us that God is with us even as we walk through fire.
What should be my legacy?
The best thing about your legacy is that you're living it right now; you're living it as you construct it.
I can think of a number of people who have been and will be remembered for all the wrong reasons for years to come.
As a result, just because we remember someone's name doesn't indicate they made a beneficial impact on the world.
However, there are many people whose names you may never know, but for whom you are the beneficiary of their legacy; and, at the end of the day, that is all that matters.
What are you doing to make the world a better place for future generations with your legacy? By doing many simple things, a grandmother, for example, might leave an incredible legacy that inspires future generations.