Proverbs 10:7
One of my favorite hymns while growing up was "Precious Memories". While the tune was a little slow, the words have stuck with me over the years. It is these fond memories of our parents and mentors that help shape our behavior. One favorite memory I have is of our Agricultural Teacher in school. He always displayed genteel manners and lightened any mood with an appropriate joke. His love for each and every one of his students was genuine. Whenever I meet someone who went to my school, the subject invariably ends up discussing him and his wife - both school teachers with a heart for their students.
I have often wondered if any one will remember me, long after I am gone. And Solomon promises above that if we are just in our behavior, our memory will be blessed. While we are often focused on the here and now, we sometimes need to pause and think of the legacy we are leaving with our children and their peers. Will we be remembered as some one who showed the love of God to others? Or simply dismissed as someone who was too wrapped in themselves to share?
As we celebrate the greatest gift to mankind, what gift are you giving to others? Not in presents or performances but in the day-to-day life that you are living? Do you have a Godly focus on others or focused on yourself? Take a moment today to pause and re-live the precious memories others have given you. Then share them with others by creating lasting memories of kindness to others.
