Just this short little blog got me thinking. Who am I? I'm a daughter, wife, mother, child of God, granddaughter, friend, sister, aunt and more. I am proud to be all of these things. Recently, I have realized that all of these should be more to me than just things. If I am glorifying God while filling these important roles that He has given me, then calling these roles things is by far an understatement.
Do the people in my life feel like I cherish them and love them? Do they know that I enjoy their company and I enjoy being able to serve them when they are in need? Do I share the love of my God with them in every little opportunity available? Am I making memories with these people that they will enjoy looking back on for years to come?
I want my children to enjoy looking back on their childhood. I want them to share their childhood with their kids and their kids kids and their kids kids kids! wink! I want to leave a legacy that can last a lifetime. When you truly think about what that means it can be a little overwhelming. I tend to get caught up in petty things. Things like what the kids will wear or how Madi's hair looks. Things like how well Dylan made his bed or if Dustin put the cars back where they belong when he was done with them. I worry about things like little fingerprints on my oh, so cute fall themed hand towels hanging from the stove. Petty. Silly. Pointless. When I look at the bigger picture - when I think of what my children will tell my grandchildren and my greatgrandchildren - those things mean absolutely nothing. Am I clearly living for the Lord if people say things like, "Her kids are always dressed so cute!" or "her house is decorated so nicely for fall!"? (Thanks to my friend, Sarah, I have to say I think my kitchen is decorated pretty cute for fall right now! wink!) The more I have grown in the Word and studied God's word the more I desire for people to know that I am trying in every way to be a woman who fears the Lord and who tries to show love to people the way that Jesus loved people.
All of this came from me realizing that because I don't love the way I look I don't take opportunities to be in pictures. I have so many pictures of my kids and Scotty enjoying our vacations, special events and even just quality time together. There are very few with me in it. I am not leaving pictures for my kids to look back on and remember me with. Am I ashamed of how I look or who I am? Who am I to be ashamed of what God has made me? Did you read that? GOD MADE ME (and you)! He is perfect - He doesn't make mistakes and I am saying that I am ashamed? Again, who am I?
It leaves me in awe to think that God made me, every little detail. I don't deserve it - I don't deserve for Him to love me the way He does. Obviously, the Lord has convicted me in this area. I want to love people, serve people and shine for Jesus in everything I do. Starting today I will pray daily that I am shinging for Jesus and leaving a legacy behind that glorifies God in every aspect.
Check out this song - just be careful...there is a good chance you will need a tissue! wink!
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast. -Ephesians 2:8-9
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Meghan you always make me think about my relationship with God and my family! I hope that someday I will be as strong in my faith as you are! You make me want to be a better mom, a better wife, a better friend, and most importantly...a better Christian! Hank You for your work in my life!
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