Legacy of Faith

On July 19th, 2015 the pastor of the Vineyard Columbus Sawmill campus, asked a very perplexing question during his Sunday morning sermon entitled A Simple Faith that Soars. The question was, “What are you going to be remembered for?”
Will it be the long hours you put in on the job? The number of friends you amassed? The number of vacations you took? The amount of earthly possessions you were able to accumulate? The money, cars, houses, clothes, fame, fortune? All the things we feverishly work to obtain that will soon pass away and turn to dust.
As I pondered this question over the next few weeks, the honest answer that I arrived at was that I had absolutely no clue. As this very profound message continued to resonate in my spirit I was forced to deal with the reality that I haven’t always done what is right by my children and although I’ve tried my best to be a good father I know that I have failed my children in the area of life that matters the most.
In light of this revelation I revisited pastor’s outline from the sermon to find the answer to this profound question. Lo and behold I found the answer was planted right in the midst of his message. The correct answer is leaving a Legacy of Faith that changes your family lineage
In my quest to give my children everything I never had. I forgot to give them the most important thing. The one thing that matters the most. A father that was present in their lives to set a godly example and to help guide them through the challenges of life.
My selfish actions have caused them so much hurt and pain. I have come to the realization that all though I can’t undo the pass I still face the monumental task of leaving them with a legacy of faith. One that outlives me and that can be passed down from generation to generation to come.
I can ill afford to be upset over time passed and opportunities lost. There is no time to waste. The life of my children and their children’s children is at stake. The fact that I’m still here lets me know me know that God has a plan and purpose for my life. It may not be what I envisioned it to be, but I trust that it is exactly what He has planned and purposed for me.
For my older children, I know that the seeds of righteousness have been planted in your spirits by myself and your mothers. It is my hope that others that you encounter throughout the course of your lives will water that seed and that in the end God will get the increase.
For my younger children, I vow to live as godly as I can in a way that inspires you to foster a real relationship with Christ and follow Him all the days of your life while passing the legacy of faith on to your children in the process.
Love Always,
Dad