So, I must confess…I sometimes flip radio stations and land on country, and I sort of hang out there for a while. So, I heard a great song this morning. Musically, it doesn’t really stand out, but I really liked these lyrics:
I used to dream of being a rock star
And seein’ the world in style
Used to dream of havin’ a fast car
And driving that miracle mile
But I’ve heard tales those streets aren’t paved in gold
They’re full of pot holes and empty souls
Who never learn…
Love is something you gotta earn
I wanna be the one
When all is said and done
Who lived a good life, loved a good wife, and always helped someone in trouble
On the day they lay me down
Want everyone to gather ‘round
And say he was a father, brother, neighbour and a friend
He was a good man!
When I’m gone, I wanna leave a legacy
Of love and laughs and honesty behind me
–Emerson Drive, “Good Man.”
Where I’ve worked for the past two years, I’ve gotten to meet a lot of hard working people, some of which are probably also great people. Two of them have died – one had a heart attack, and one died in a car accident, leaving behind two children. To me, it really puts things in perspective. I do not want to become the person who is so focused on my dreams today that I neglect the things that matter most. It’s too easy in this world to think we can make up for lost time if we just get that next big promotion, meanwhile neglecting the things that matter most.
We always think we have so much time, and we all will leave some sort of legacy behind with the people we love. What will it be?
The legacy I would like to leave is that I spent my life committed to Christ above all things. I want others, my kids, wife, friends to find in my example the motivation to glorify God. I know they see my faults and failures, but will they see my humble drive to submit them to our Lord and press on?