WMA: What is a Godly Legacy?

By Kelly Williams

Who do you have in your life or who have known that you look up to as a godly example? Is there someone you wanted to emulate as a young person?

I have always looked up to Pat Quesenbury. She seemed to be the most godly, beautiful woman I knew. She looked lovely every time I saw her, and she taught me much about how to be the best wife and mother I could be. I am eternally thankful for all she has meant to my life as a wife, mother and pastor’s wife.

As I mentioned in my last blog, this topic has been on my mind and heart for almost a year. I’ve done some reading and studying on how to leave a godly legacy, but what exactly does that look like?

Let’s look at the word “godly.” Webster’s Dictionary states the definition is “religious, pious.” To me, that does not say what I believe godly means. To me, it is living a life that conforms to God’s Word, taking on more characteristics of our Savior, Jesus Christ, daily and setting aside our own “rights” and plans to follow God’s leadership through the Holy Spirit.

When I think of my legacy, I don’t think about material things that will be left to my children and grandchildren, but rather the memories they have and the actions they observed in my life. Will they be able to tell their children, “Grammie loved her Savior above all else and lived her life accordingly?”

• Scripture — Paul tells us in I Cor. 15:58 (NIV), “Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.”

• Respond — I encourage each of you to stand firm each and every day for the Lord.

• Prayer — Father, help me this day to have the mind of Christ. Help me to love those around me and serve everyone I come in contact with today. Help me to be mindful of every word that comes from my mouth as I share the love of the Father. In Jesus’ beautiful name. Amen.

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