Legacy...

The song "Only Jesus" by Casting Crowns seems to be on repeat in my head lately. I hear it almost every time I listen to the radio and it is catchy; but more than that, the message of it has really struck a chord in my spirit.

I began Courtland's Hope Foundation because I saw a need and wanted to fill it. Although I really wanted to help kids, I also longed to build a legacy; something that I would be remembered for, and something that I could pass along to Courtland. 

I think we get wrapped up in the idea of building a legacy because in some ways, it brings us a sense of accomplishment and identity; and there is nothing wrong with that. However, since deciding to shut down the foundation, my perspective on the legacy thing has changed.

I have suddenly began to realize that living a legacy of faith is far more important than leaving a legacy of works. I live my faith. I want to be an example to my son in word and deed and impress upon him what it looks like to live a Godly life. 

Because of the charity experience, Courtland has learned what it means to help others. Though the charity is no longer operational, and therefore is not a physical thing that I can pass on to him, the importance of helping others has been stamped on his life and heart. That is Legacy...

The Casting Crowns song "Only Jesus" has really challenged me. It says "I don't want to leave a legacy, I don't care if they remember me, Only Jesus." The song has made me realize that we can do works or stuff to be remembered for, but the point of living a Christian life is to show others through our lives, actions and deeds that we are children of the Most High God. When people attend my funeral, I don't want them to just say wonderful things about my life, or the things I accomplished, but rather that I was a woman of God; and that people could see Jesus in me "Only Jesus".That is a legacy, a legacy of faith; which is far more important than a legacy of works!  

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