The Wake We Leave Behind

This morning, the Great Blogosphere Prompt Machine asked a profound question.

What is the legacy you want to leave behind?

Intriguing.

Deep in throes of addiction, I left a debris field years wide and generations deep. Broken hearts, frustrated dreams, endless tears, and unrelenting pain were hallmarks of knowing me.

Who wouldn’t want to sign up for some of that? Surprisingly, a flood of people did. I had lots of amends to make.

But God

But then God intervened. Through recovery the Lord set me on a new path. He didn’t reveal everything to me at once, but over time and step by step.

With God, nothing is impossible. Apart from Him, we can do nothing. Life in God, with God, is the cornerstone of my legacy.

Jesus looked at them intently and said, ‘Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But with God everything is possible.’

Matthew 19:26 NLT

Be More Than You Do

Another growing pillar of my legacy is that being matters as much as doing. Yes, we are born doers. But, we weren’t simply created to do, but also to be.

Go for a walk. Take a deep breath. Inhale the beauty of creation that surrounds you. Savor the moment. Give thanks. Shout praise.

BE.

Change happens when the pain of staying the same is greater than the pain of change.

Tony Robbins

Gratitude Fuels Generosity

A third piece of my legacy is that gratitude leads to generosity. People who are grateful are generous givers of their time, talents, and treasures. Stinginess and selfishness brew a deadly cocktail of bitterness and resentment. Gratitude, on the other hand, births a cheerful spirit of generosity, resulting in generational giving that helps make a difference and changes the course of people’s lives. Be grateful, be generous.

Live Well, Love Well

The last piece of my legacy is to live well and love well. Don’t squander the breath God blessed you with by constantly doing and never taking the time to be. Experience and enjoy the beauty of this world our Creator provided. Life is a gift and love is its greatest treasure.

If you’re struggling, know that there is help available. You aren’t alone.

If you have decided you want what we have and are willing to go to any length to get it—then you are ready to take certain steps.

AA’s Big Book

Thanks for reading! Please know that I am incredibly encouraged by the tidal wave of new subscribers to my blog this week in the wake of my recent posts. Whether you’re a new subscriber or have been a longtime follower of my blog, feel free to drop a comment below.

Praying you live well and love well. 

Until my next post…

Be salty, stay lit.

Rainer Bantau —The Devotional Guy™

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