What Do You Want Your Children to Say at Your Funeral?

I was reading Proverbs this week and a verse caught my attention. It's this verse. Proverbs 31:28 - “Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: 'Many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all." I'm not trying to be morbid, but this verse reminds me that one day my children will be at my funeral. What will they say about me? What legacy will I leave for them? What will those who know me best think about the life I lived? The children of the parent in Proverbs called her blessed. Through her attitude and actions she made an indelible impression on her children and left a legacy that was praiseworthy. What will your kids say about you? That is up to you to live out and form now. Here are a couple of things to remember.

An INHERITANCE is what you leave FOR your children. A LEGACY is what you leave IN your children.

Here is another thing to consider.

Your greatest accomplishment in life will not be something you do, but rather someone you raise.

Make a list of what you want your kids to say about you at your funeral. Don't show them the list, but rather show them by your actions and attitude what is on the list. And strive to live a life that will make your kids proud. What will be on your list? She lived a life of integrity? He loved us unconditionally? She was kind and helpful to those who needed it the most? He walked in God's wisdom? She loved Jesus and followed Him? She was a person of prayer? He was there for me when I went through a tough time? She loved God's Word and spent time reading it each day? He showed compassion and care for those in need? She was a great parent? He was an awesome grandfather? He put family before work? She held me close and listened when I needed someone to be there for me? He forgave those who hurt him? She never turned her back on me? He spoke words of encouragement into my life? He served others rather than waiting for others to serve him? She took me to church faithfully? He gave me a hug when I needed it the most? I heard someone say this...

Success is when those who know you best think the most of you.

Live today like you want to be remembered one day by your family.