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Story
A Tale
An adventure of some sort. Be it through a romance. A trial. A quest. Or even just the adventure of life.
Stories move us. Stories encourage us. Stories teach us.
Some of the most inspirational stories can be found in the pages of God's Holy Word--the Bible. There are oh so many tales to be discovered. And they teach so many lessons. Faith like Abraham. Patience and Meekness of Moses. Courage of Joshua. The boldness of David. The persistence of Hannah. The cowardness of Jonah. The stubborness of Balaam. The passion of Paul. The Strength of Christ.
All these stories are there for our benefit. I know I learn much from them. The psalms of David can lift me up. His life story and his ups and downs bring me comfort in his humanity.
What about my story?
What kind of legacy will I leave for those who follow behind?
Will my life's tale encourage someone? Will it build them up?
This is when the chorus lyrics from a song pop into my head. They are very profound and something I need to be thinking about every day...
I want to leave a legacyHow will they remember me?Did I choose to love?Did I point to You enoughTo make a mark on thingsI want to leave an offeringA child of mercy and graceWho blessed Your name unapologeticallyAnd leave that kind of legacyNot well-traveled, not well-readNot well-to-do or well-bredJust want to hear insteadWell done, good and faithful one
("Legacy", Nichole Nordeman)
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