Leave a Legacy

What Legacy Should We Leave

We all are born for a purpose
to make a difference in this world
Shaped in every color and creed
we are created to teach learn and lead

It does matter what we say and do
Because if we know it or not
that every word has power to choose
Will your life be a light 
That will shine through

Every storm that you go through?
Will your life be the one who
will allow God to use?

Your life is a open book 
for all the world to see
who do you want to reflect
that can change and affect?

You may know it or not
But there are people who are
watching your life to see what you do
Their footsteps are following the path
you choose

When the time comes that 
when you have to say good-bye
Will you truly be ready to leave
Or will you hide what’s deep inside
Did you know that there are treasures
That God put inside 
Many hidden talents
and gift he gave
For us to never hide

Will you do 
everything you can to
show your love that
 God gave to you?
Love, mercy and grace 
is what this world needs

So, let’s try to reach 
out to the hungry and poor
With a heart of love 
and compassion and more
We are God's hands who 
He uses to feed

When it is all said and done
What will they say?
About the life you that you lead
Did it bring glory to God
Or did it point to you instead?

I don't know about you
But, I want to leave a legacy
That's honest and true
Who will lead many to Jesus
Who makes all things new

Copyright 2014 By Susan R Smith
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022


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Date: 7/3/2022 11:54:00 AM
It amazes me that drivers are so upset about traffic cameras recording their antics when Santa and God have been doing that since time immemorial . . . . Enjoyed! Aloha!
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