Leaving a Legacy
Mothers,
I have given great thought over the past several months of the legacy I wish to leave behind for my birth and spiritual daughters. It has truly been resting upon me heavily and with urgency that I must to get to work laying this foundation for them to build on. It’s true; one day we all have a divine appointment with our creator to vacate this earth. While we are here let’s make the best of our time and impart into the lives of our children all that is right, just, pure, and of good report.
Legacy: Something transmitted by or received from an ancestor or predecessor or from the past.
I am curently imparting the following now into my children using every moment as a teachable one.
Vision
“Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.” Proverbs 29:18 KJV
I wish to give them my vision, my insight, and hope for the future that will sustain and encourage them in tough times. I wish to share with them the precious things God has shown me that will be a blessing to them and the generations to come. It is my prayer that this vision will keep them centered, focused and grounded.
Wisdom
Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.” Proverbs 4:7
I wish for them to seek to get wisdom diligently. It is the principal thing. O…Yes it will cost you a great deal, but it’s an investment that will yield a great return. It’s something that money can’t buy and solely God can provide through various avenues. Life experiences accompanied by trial and error will produce wisdom, seasoned elders, teachers, and mentors are a good resource that will provide one with words of wisdom and council.
Fight & Faith
“And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force.” Matthew 11:12 NKJV
I wish for them to be inspired by my tenacity for survival and my ability to role with the punches of life. Certainly there are going to be moments when life will beat you down, but use those “down” moments to learn from. Get up from the ground. Dust yourself off. Give it your best shot. Step out on faith, pursue, take charge, and overcome. After you’ve done your best, stand still and watch God work a miracle.
“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” Philippians 4:13 KJV
“Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us.” Ephesians 3:20 NKJV
I want my children to know that all that they need is locked up inside of them. God has given them the key and the authority to unlock the gifts, talents, and abilities. And God will provide all the resourced needed with the right people in order to fulfill their God given purpose.
“A man’s gift makes room for him, And brings him before great men.” Proverbs 18:16 NJKV
The ability to adapt and diversify
I want my children to be as the chameleon with its ability to adapt and adjust to different surrounding. We are not simply a race of one color, but we are of the human race existing of many colors. We represent a body with many parts that are all important and essential to the whole picture. Observe and learn from others of different ethnicity and backgrounds.
Knowledge & Wealth
“And you shall remember the LORD your God, for it is He who gives you power to get wealth, that He may establish His covenant which He swore to your fathers, as it is this day.” Deuteronomy 8:18
I wish to share my knowledge and to inspire them to go after it. For in it lies power. It is God who gives us the knowledge to get wealth. Your knowledge is power, and without the word of God, some book smarts, and street smarts it’s going to be hard. God’s wisdom, understanding and knowledge will help maintain their wealth and stability. The wealth I’m speaking about is more than money. A wealth of health, joy and peace can’t be bought with money.
Our children need a good sound education and the resources (books, mentor, tutor, youth geared programs, leadership training, cultural awareness, etc.) to compliment and assure steadfast confidence, academic excellence, professional success, optimal wellness, and financial savvy. Now that’s wealth. They must also remember that it’s not only about them, but about them sharing what they have learned and acquired with the world. It’s a kingdom assignment and kingdom work for the kingdom of God.
*Check out the foundation that I’m laying now at www.fruitfullivingnow.com
I have given great thought over the past several months of the legacy I wish to leave behind for my birth and spiritual daughters. It has truly been resting upon me heavily and with urgency that I must to get to work laying this foundation for them to build on. It’s true; one day we all have a divine appointment with our creator to vacate this earth. While we are here let’s make the best of our time and impart into the lives of our children all that is right, just, pure, and of good report.
Legacy: Something transmitted by or received from an ancestor or predecessor or from the past.
I am curently imparting the following now into my children using every moment as a teachable one.
Vision
“Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.” Proverbs 29:18 KJV
I wish to give them my vision, my insight, and hope for the future that will sustain and encourage them in tough times. I wish to share with them the precious things God has shown me that will be a blessing to them and the generations to come. It is my prayer that this vision will keep them centered, focused and grounded.
Wisdom
Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.” Proverbs 4:7
I wish for them to seek to get wisdom diligently. It is the principal thing. O…Yes it will cost you a great deal, but it’s an investment that will yield a great return. It’s something that money can’t buy and solely God can provide through various avenues. Life experiences accompanied by trial and error will produce wisdom, seasoned elders, teachers, and mentors are a good resource that will provide one with words of wisdom and council.
Fight & Faith
“And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force.” Matthew 11:12 NKJV
I wish for them to be inspired by my tenacity for survival and my ability to role with the punches of life. Certainly there are going to be moments when life will beat you down, but use those “down” moments to learn from. Get up from the ground. Dust yourself off. Give it your best shot. Step out on faith, pursue, take charge, and overcome. After you’ve done your best, stand still and watch God work a miracle.
“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” Philippians 4:13 KJV
“Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us.” Ephesians 3:20 NKJV
I want my children to know that all that they need is locked up inside of them. God has given them the key and the authority to unlock the gifts, talents, and abilities. And God will provide all the resourced needed with the right people in order to fulfill their God given purpose.
“A man’s gift makes room for him, And brings him before great men.” Proverbs 18:16 NJKV
The ability to adapt and diversify
I want my children to be as the chameleon with its ability to adapt and adjust to different surrounding. We are not simply a race of one color, but we are of the human race existing of many colors. We represent a body with many parts that are all important and essential to the whole picture. Observe and learn from others of different ethnicity and backgrounds.
Knowledge & Wealth
“And you shall remember the LORD your God, for it is He who gives you power to get wealth, that He may establish His covenant which He swore to your fathers, as it is this day.” Deuteronomy 8:18
I wish to share my knowledge and to inspire them to go after it. For in it lies power. It is God who gives us the knowledge to get wealth. Your knowledge is power, and without the word of God, some book smarts, and street smarts it’s going to be hard. God’s wisdom, understanding and knowledge will help maintain their wealth and stability. The wealth I’m speaking about is more than money. A wealth of health, joy and peace can’t be bought with money.
Our children need a good sound education and the resources (books, mentor, tutor, youth geared programs, leadership training, cultural awareness, etc.) to compliment and assure steadfast confidence, academic excellence, professional success, optimal wellness, and financial savvy. Now that’s wealth. They must also remember that it’s not only about them, but about them sharing what they have learned and acquired with the world. It’s a kingdom assignment and kingdom work for the kingdom of God.
*Check out the foundation that I’m laying now at www.fruitfullivingnow.com
Wow Sister Manatha this blog has inspired me to start thinking about the legacy that I wish to leave my children.