This has been an unusual week. Several people in our world have passed away, and we have been privileged to be at memorial services for two of them. While it is sad for families to say good-bye, the services have been celebrations of lives so well-lived, and puts into such clear perspective what really matters in life.
It’s rare at a memorial to hear a huge focus on accomplishments (degrees earned, dollars on hand, property owned, records set, number of “wins”). There’s nothing inherently wrong with any of those things but by themselves, they are very hollow.
Instead, lives well-lived reflect impact on others. Jesus demonstrated that in his life, and I was so fortunate to have a mother who illustrated that for me. When she was diagnosed with recurring and terminal cancer, she talked about the importance of making a difference in other people’s lives. I watched her do that during her life, and I continue to see the contrast in lives lived for self-interest versus lives lived to benefit others.
A valuable legacy = love and forgiveness with some fun thrown in.
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