Becoming a legacy is not accidental

I went to a funeral yesterday that moved me-inspired me- and encouraged me to be intentional. Many times we look at a great person and think how gifted or talented they are...but talent can
only take you so far. One only has to watch Ameridan Idol once to know that talent is not enough...it is what one does with that talent that makes them great! They have to work hard and be creative in order to stand out. They must ber intentional in order to win.

Bev made a difference in peoples' lives. Was it her infectuous smile? Was it her joyous spirit which lit up every room she entered? That spirit that caused me to look forward to seeing her again because I knew she would have a positive word for me. Yes it was all those things but I think it was much more. Bev' was intentional. Goodness does not just happen. Strong families do not just happen. Someone is the glue that keeps the family together, making memories, and ties the cords of unity.

Bev did that. She tied the cords by intentionally investing in peoples lives. She found out the fav' food of each family member...sooo when she cooked the feast...there was something for everyone. For some it was creamed corn..another it was the entre...for another it was a pie..etc...no one knew that they were not the only one...they just knew she thought of them specifically.

She listened to the needs....and not just listened...she took action. This does not come effortlessly. Its intentional. Thus she left a legacy. a legacy for her children and her children's children. And God has a special blessing for those that invest in people.

I want to be a legacy. I must be intentional. I must lay down my selfish desires and put others first . Invest in their dreams. Invest in thier lives and experience the joy of the Lord thru the success of others.