What Mark Will You Leave?

We don't like to think about it. Many don't like to admit it. Some refuse to accept it. But the fact is, at some point, we are going to leave this world. What will you leave behind?

For those of us who believe in Jesus Christ as our Savior, Paradise awaits. Our attitude should be that of 2 Corinthians 5:8, where Paul says, "We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord." 

That is the promise of our eternal inheritance. A life far better awaits us on the other side. Until then, and even after, we affect those around us by the lives we live. What we do leaves a mark on this world.

How will you be remembered?

If people remember only one thing about your life on this earth, what will it be? As in the picture above, will you leave behind a mark that stands out from all the rest? Or will your story blend into the background? Will your mark be different? Will it stand out for the right reasons?

We remember those who have gone before us for many reasons. That person was rich. This person was famous. She was influential in the community. He was handsome. We remember what most stands out about a person. Keep that in mind.

How about 100 years from now?

As time passes, the details of our lives fade away. Eventually, when Facebook and Google+, Twitter and SnapChat go the way of the dodo, what will be left? In 100 years, what will people say about you? What stories will have been passed down? What lasting impression will you leave behind?

I want people to remember me in 100 years. Not for what I have done for this world, but for what I have done for God. If people remember only one thing about me, if they associate only one image with my memory, I want it to be the cross of Christ.

You choose what people will remember. 

I said earlier that what stands out most about a person is what people remember. We are in control of that. We get to decide how people remember us. Be encouraging, and you will be remembered as an encourager. Give freely from what God has given you, and generosity will be your legacy. Treat your neighbor as yourself, and kindness you will leave behind.

Be Christ-like, and the cross will be your mark.

Your turn.

What are you doing to be remembered for Christ? Share your journey, that we may all remember Him.

If you believe others should consider this in their lives, feel free to share it.