My Legacy

I've never really cared much for the term "legacy". To me, it seems a little cheesy, an unnecessarily dramatic word. But I find myself thinking of this word often as I navigate through this season of my life. I just finished reading The Resolution for Women by Priscilla Shirer. A birthday gift to myself, I had hope that this book might encourage me as I try and live my life without worry, envy, or discontentment. This book was one that changed my life, at least a little bit. I finished it just today and already I am finding myself putting into practice what I gained through this book. It stresses the point that we leave a legacy to our children. What we do, what we say, our every step is monitored by our little ones. I have always known this, but I appreciate the reminder. It got me thinking about what my legacy will be. I pray that my son sees me as strong, as someone that loves the Lord and chooses faith over fear. I am not there yet. I am working, day after day, to replace worry with faith in my savior. I do this for my son. For my family. It's important. I also strive for my son to see me as thankful. Grateful for everything my God has blessed me with. I keep a gratitude journal, and someday, years in the future, I will give it to my son. A lot of my prayers to God are about him. Mainly, how thankful I am to be his mother. How honored I am. 
I hope to leave a legacy of love. Of hope. Of perseverance. Of faith. Of integrity. Day by day, and only with God's help, I am inching toward that goal.