Sometimes we need reminded that every part of our life is an important piece in building our legacy. Where the smallest pieces have the ability to create the largest impact. And the greatest sacrifices yield profound and lasting echoes of a life lived well.

For as long as I can remember, the theme of building a legacy has resided in the forefront of my life. It’s driven my choices and shaped my convictions.

It’s kept me centered through motherhood when so much felt unbalanced and unpredictable. When momentary happiness and the easier road looked more appealing than contentment and committment.

It’s forged tenacity and strength and selflessness in the midst of circumstances jagged enough to slice through every hope and dream. When walking away in search of something better was more appealing than one more step forward.

It’s expanded my vision of my place in this world. Not just for today, but forever. And it’s given me an overwhelming sense of gratitude for the grace woven throughout each moment of living and breathing my legacy journey.

“What we leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others. ~Pericles

Building a legacy is hard work, and building a lasting legacy is the hardest work. It doesn’t happen overnight, and it doesn’t happen on its own. It takes courage and strength of character for the long-haul.

Don’t we all want to build a legacy that will speak volumes when we are gone?

Don’t we all want to impact the lives of others in ways that leave profound and lasting echoes of a life lived well?

♥ a family overflowing in love and faith

♥ a marriage saturated in mercy and grace

♥ children formed of strength of heart and commitment of spirit

♥ relationships drenched in unconditional love

♥ unshakeable faith grounded in relentless trust

Let’s commit to building a legacy that clings to hope and journeys toward all that honors and pleases the God who created us for MORE. One that recognizes challenges as opportunities and values character and committment. And one that presses into the unknown with courage and assurance of all the good that awaits a heart that trusts.

We were born for a legacy. Our DNA is imprinted with a legacy by design. The numbered days we have on this earth are enough to build a strong and lasting legacy.

Join me over the next 6 weeks as we move beyond making resolutions for a year to building a legacy for a lifetime.

Explore your Strengths, Successes and Sweet-Spots

Create a Legacy Mission Statement

Implement Hopefulness Checkpoints

Vision Board your Legacy-Life Plan

Reward Progress with Memory Markers

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Each week, it’s my pleasure to select one writer from the link-up to showcase on my blog for the entire week. As you know, I’m all about fresh goodness! And with so many amazing bloggers joining this community, I want to make sure Fresh Market Friday honors all who share the many areas they practice living out of a place of intention and passion.

So let me thank all of you for making this such a sweet place to gather every week as you share your passion for life and all the ways you practice living with intention! From how to claim your year of freedom (Garments of Praise) to treating and overcoming anxiety (My Upside Right Life)...that’s the beauty of a fresh market. It offers something of value for everyone!

I’m excited to announce this week’s Featured Fresh Find is Rosie Jon from Extraordinary Rather Ordinary!

Rosie peels away the layers of fear and shares a little bit of her journey into courage. She challenges us to identify the one fear holding us back and encourages us to lay it down, to hand it over to the One who desires to exchange all of our fears for a life of courage. You’ll so enjoy her creative spirit as she leaves you with a special treat to help you step forward into fearless.

Won’t you please visit Rosie’s and share some Fresh Market Friday encouragement…because we all need a little encouragement!

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