What Was His Name?

Last night my husband and I were trying to remember the names of our grandfathers. Both of mine had died when my parents were young children, so I never met them. I knew my dad's father's name right away, but only hours later did my mom's father's name come to me. My husband couldn't remember his dad's father's name. When his parents came over for dinner, we asked them. Then they were trying to brainstorm their grandparent's names! It made me think about how quickly I will be forgotten by future generations.

"As for man, his days are like grass; he flourishes like a flower of the field; for the wind passes over it, and it is gone, and its place knows it no more. But the steadfast love of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear Him, and His righteousness to children's children, to those who keep His covenant and remember to do His commandments." ~ Psalm 103:15-18

I'm fine with my name being forgotten. I have a spiritual legacy that I hope will scream the name of Jesus! That's what I want to leave behind...His glory.

Everyone's choices (remembered or not) effect the people growing up under them. I want to pass on a spiritual legacy of blessing to my children.

This can go beyond our own family lines. We can be God's instruments in blessing other families' future generations. I hope to reach out to others who have never witnessed the love of Jesus in their families. Perhaps they can be the first of their known family members to pass on a beautiful spiritual heritage.

Future generations will reap what I sow. I like this song by Sara Groves:
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"I call heaven and earth to witness against you today, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and curse. Therefore choose life, that you and your offspring may live, loving the LORD your God, obeying His voice and holding fast to Him, for He is your life and length of days..." ~Deut. 30:19, 20 ESV