The Legacy

My mother didn't leave me much in the material since, oh but she left me rich in her Faith.  You see she was the first one to whisper that sweet name in my ear.  The first to tell me of Him.  Jesus, Jesus, Oh there is something about that Name!! The Name above all names.

I know that she worried about me all of her life.  She longed for my happiness and well being.  I suspect that my illnesses were harder on her than her own.  I know her prayers followed me wherever I went.  Oh, what a precious reminder of the love of Christ she was to me.  I know too, that one sweet day, I will see her again!!

My youngest brother-in-law asked me one day right after the twins were born, what I would wanted my legacy to be.  The answer is my children.  They will be the only gift I will leave this world.  Anything else I leave would not be worth anything to anyone.

I know that I will be anxious about my children's lives, their happiness and well being, as long as I live. I cannot protect them from all pain.  But my prayer for them is that they will be strong and courageous in Christ Jesus.  That in Him they will find their Peace and their Joy.  He will be with them when I am gone.  I can trust them to Him. 

In my prayers for them God has proven to be just what He promised.  A shield, a refuge, a comforter, and a restorer of the soul.  God has encouraged me through His word that He is there, He is available to me and to any mother who will seek Him.  He performs what He promises and in Him all fear is gone.

"Be strong and courageous, Do not be terrified, do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God, will be with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9

Father, I thank you for the gift of my own sweet Mama, thank you for her love and kindness toward me.  Thank you for the faith that sustains me.  Thank you for my children and grandchildren..... care for them, watch over them and lead them in the paths of truth. May they always feel your presences, and trust in you!!