THE INGREDIENTS OF A LASTING LEGACY How Will You Be Remembered? Most likely you will only be remembered by a few people, and even those people will not remember you for long. 58 Idea #1: Decide What Is Important and Write It Down Twenty-five years ago I did just that. I made a list of my ten most important philosophies, values, and beliefs. They hang on a wall in my office in plain view For example: Several times I have asked someone, “Does the name Tom Skinner ring a bell?” I’ve been a little startled when they said, “No.” How could the memory of the greatest black evangelist of the twentieth century so quickly pass into obscurity? I cannot remember the first name of my great grandfather. Can you? And so it goes. Given the brevity of personal notoriety, what can we invest in that will leave a lasting legacy? And what should be our realistic expectations? A Realistic Legacy Jim was twenty years older than me, yet we had always co-labored in ministry together. My wife and I were honored to be invited to his 50th wedding anniversary. Of course we joined his wife, his children, his pastor and 40 close friends. This celebration made Jim very happy. It showed a great legacy for Jim. What more can a man really want? It’s a realistic and lasting legacy. How can you and I achieve such a legacy? Here are a few ideas to consider.... What’s Important? To love God and His Son, Jesus Christ. To keep family life as our highest priority after God. To invest in people and relationships. To think and act with integrity. To pursue excellence in every undertaking. To express gratitude whenever possible. To lead a disciplined, prudent life. To acquire wisdom in humility and the fear of the Lord. To trust God completely and not worry about life’s many cares. To live by setting and working toward realistic goals.
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