Legacy

"When I was a young man, I wanted to change the world. I found it was difficult to change the world, so I triedto change my nation. When I found I couldn't change the nation, I began to focus on my town. I couldn't change the town and as an older man, I tried to change my family. Now, as an old man, I realize the only thing I can change is myself, and suddenly I realize that if long ago I had changed myself, I could have made an impact on my family. My family and I could have made an impact on our town. Their impact could have changed the nation and I could indeed have changed the world." Author Unknown

I can't believe I knew so little about the people I've lived my whole life with. I guess I didn't even care to think twice that maybe it was me with the huge ego problem. Maybe it really was me who was being too critcial, too selfish, and too hypocritical, when it came to expectations. My parents. . . are really great people you guys. Sometimes I can't stand them and I say a lot of crap. But honestly, they've done so much for me and I respect their trust in God. . . a lot. You know how they always say your parents only push you because they love you? Well I guess. . . what they say is really right. My mom says that she prays that one day I'll be able to use all that I've learned to help other people. And you know what? I really hope for that too. If there's a way to become a "someone" in this big world. . . well, I guess it's to figure out how you really define a "someone" and then start. When I think about a great "someone" I think of someone who really loves and dedicates his or her life to serving God and other people. And I think if there's any way to start off this mission trip next week it's to start by working on me. These are two great song lyrics Legacy - by Nicole Nordeman and I am Nothing - by Ginny Owens.

I want to leave a legacy
How will they remember me?
Did I choose to love?
Did I point to you enough to make a mark on
things?
I want to leave an offering
A child
of mercy and grace who blessed Your name
unapologetically
And leave that
kind of legacy

I could travel over oceans, cross the deserts, climb the
mountains
Just to share your story, bring you glory, and win souls for you.
I could sing like an angel, songs so humble and so thankful
Full of
drama and emotion, so the world would know your truth.
I could give away my
money and my clothes and my food
To restore those people who are poor, lost,
and down-and-out.
Oh, I could succeed at all these things,
Find favor
with peasants and kings,
But if I do not love, I am nothing.