{"id":52053,"title":"Living for More Than Today","description":"Life is short. As Christians, how do we want to be remembered? This post explores leaving an eternal legacy that points to Christ.","content":"

Mist, a light mist that floats in the air for a short time and seems to vanish. How crazy is it that we<\/em> are like mist? James 4:14 \u2014 \u201cYou are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.\u201d<\/p>

In modern society, we often prioritise our career, what we identify as, and how successful we are with material possessions. But if you\u2019re reading this, then you\u2019ve probably said, \u201cThere\u2019s got to be more to life than this.\u201d The standard education, get a 9-5, find a spouse, get a mortgage, get married, settle down, have a family, spend little time with them because you\u2019re still working for life, then eventually you\u2019ll grow old and die. All for what?\u00a0<\/p>

As Christians, there is so much more to life! We have Jesus. Our lives are eternal. Our time here is short, so we are called to think beyond worldly memory and possessions. We are called to eternal impact.<\/p>

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Life is Short<\/strong><\/p>

Psalm 90:12 \u2014 \u201cTeach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.\u201d<\/p>

Think of a history book, so many lives recorded, and yet so many more not. Or a field of grass, blades that wither. The point here is that since time is limited, what we do with it matters.<\/p>

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What Do We Leave Behind?<\/strong><\/p>

There are two types of legacies: earthly (achievements, possessions, status) vs. eternal (faith, discipleship, love shown).<\/p>

Matthew 6:19-20 \u2014 \u201cDo not store up for yourselves treasures on earth\u2026 but store up treasures in heaven.\u201d<\/p>

The fruit of such a life isn\u2019t about us, it\u2019s about the legacy we leave pointing others to Christ.<\/p>

When people speak about you after you\u2019re gone, what will they remember most?<\/em><\/p>

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Living with Eternal Impact<\/strong><\/p>