‭‭Genesis‬ ‭2‬:‭22‬-‭24‬ ‭NIV‬‬ — Then the Lord God made a woman from the rib he had taken out of the man, and he brought her to the man. The man said, “This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called ‘woman,’ for she was taken out of man.” That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh.

This week, we have shared the legacy we leave behind. Jesus created us to have a relationship with Him. Through Adam and Eve, He made man and woman. The legacy shared through marriage is a beautiful thing. My parents certainly had their fair share of trials and were a true legacy of the vows they shared, “for better or worse, to death do us part.” On this Savor Saturday, let’s savor the legacy woven through relationships.

On January 8, 2020 my parents were blessed that dad had lived to see 43 years of marriage. Their wedding song was “Make It With You” by Bread.

My husband, Hollie and I will be celebrating 25 years of marriage on December 2, 2025. Our wedding song was “When You Say Nothing At All” by Alison Krauss.

Deborah and Clark married on June 7, 1997. They shared “Surely The Presence Lord Is In This Place” originally sung by Lanny Wolfe and “O Perfect Love” composed by Joseph Barnby.

Ray and Leanne shared “In My Life” by the Beatles and “Harvest Moon” by Neil Young. They were married on the first Saturday in May because that is the day the Kentucky Derby is always run. They shared a LOVE for the derby. By picking the First Saturday in May, it’s always on a Saturday which is great. 

What song have you shared with someone you love?

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‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭12‬:‭28‬-‭29‬ ‭NIV‬‬ — Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, for our God is a consuming fire.

This week, we are sharing the legacy we leave behind. During my dad’s 13-month cancer journey of intense treatments, hospital stays, and procedures, paralleling his strong faith and deep devotion to God had prepared him for crossing the finish line. I am so blessed to not only have been on the sidelines cheering him on but to have been beside him through his entire journey. Some days he would be coaching me and some days I would be coaching him.

I praise God for the God Winks He gave me in the final days of Dad’s life. There was a sign that hung on the foyer wall at my parents’ that read, “Let go and Let God”. Next to this sign sat a crocheted white angel that appeared to be a Christmas tree topper. At night there was a shadow of the wings beautifully printed on the wall from the foyer light. The moment this image had caught my eye, I felt God’s peace and I just knew that dad had many angels encamped around him. I challenge you to keep your eyes open for God Winks! 

Let’s pray. Dear God, thank You for the example You have given me to leave a legacy of praisng You. Help me to find joy, even when the journey feels long. I press on for Your glory. In the name of Jesus I pray, Amen.

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Ecclesiastes 3:5 NIV — A time to scatter stones and a time to gather them. A time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing.

This week, we are sharing the legacy we leave behind. Everyone, regardless of whether they are rich or poor, young or old, has only 24 hours in a day to leave a mark. I challenge us to embrace the legacy we are leaving with each new day.

In economics, we learn about scarcity and how time is the ultimate scarce resource. Are you embracing the time you have on Earth for His kingdom work?

Let’s pray. Dear God, thank You for the example You have given me to leave a legacy of valuing my time on this Earth. Help me to find joy, even when the journey feels long. I press on for Your glory. In the name of Jesus I pray, Amen.

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‭‭Psalms‬ ‭78‬:‭4‬-‭6‬ ‭NIV‬‬ — We will not hide them from their descendants; we will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, his power, and the wonders he has done. He decreed statutes for Jacob and established the law in Israel, which he commanded our ancestors to teach their children, so the next generation would know them, even the children yet to be born, and they in turn would tell their children.

This week, we are sharing the legacy we leave behind. A legacy is the impact you created with your actions and words. A legacy is the life you created in others. A legacy is the children and grandchildren you leave behind. A legacy is the faith you shared with others. A legacy is what you did with your time, talents, and gifts. What are you doing with your time, talents, and gifts?

My dad was a great dad, but he was an even better papa. It is evident that my dad left a beautiful legacy in my children. We are all leaders. The most important place to lead is in our homes. I will forever cherish the memories I share with my children.

We all have a legacy to leave. Worship with Momma Loves Me by Need To Breathe, feat. The Red Clay Strays. Some of the lyrics sing, “We all get hurt, and we all bleed. But the time has come to reckon with the wounds that buried me. My best days are not enough, I remember all the times you loved me just the way I was.”

Let’s pray. Dear God, thank You for the example You have given me to leave a legacy for my children and future generations to come. Help me to find joy, even when the journey feels long. I press on for Your glory. In the name of Jesus I pray, Amen.

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