Lasting Legacy

This is an excerpt from Pastor Brian’s book ‘How to Maximise Your Life’. It is now available everywhere!

‘…The righteous will be in everlasting remembrance.’ (Psalm 112:6)

Have you ever wondered what kind of name you will leave behind when you have departed from this earth? A good name, a bad name, or no name?

Leaving behind a good name for your children is a great inheritance, instead of the liability of a bad name with a bad reputation. Your name is something your descendants should be proud to bear and wear like a badge of honour. The Word says:

‘The memory of the righteous is blessed,?But the name of the wicked will rot.’ (Proverbs 10:7)

Earlier, we looked at the power of impacting the future generations, but in serving the future, we cannot neglect to serve the present.

A blessed life is one that understands that when God saves you, He has others in mind. I believe every Christian needs to know that they are not only saved, but are also called to live a life of purpose.

‘[God] who has saved us and called us with a holy calling…’ (2 Timothy 1:9)

One of the greatest things we can contribute to in our lives is in building what Jesus said He would build – His Church. He said the gates of hell will not prevail against His Church, so our commitment to the establishment and success of His Church brings our life into line with His will.

One of the greatest decisions you can make is to choose to live a life that is dedicated to accomplishing and building something that will stand as a testimony or legacy for the generations ahead.

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