Legacy

I am so moved by music as I'm sure most everyone else in the world is, at times it can bring me to tears. So yesterday I was driving home and listening to the country station, don't knock it unless you've tried it, and an artist was singing a song about his wife! I loved it and it made me want to live my life so that someone will write a song about me. I know, kind of self-centered huh?! But deep down, I do want someone to write a song about me, I think that's so romantic. Hearing how you're appreciated and cherished for even the littlest things is so sweet. Maybe I'm a sentimental goof but oh well!

I want to live my life to impact others for the kingdom of Christ. I want to leave a legacy, just like that song says (see below). I want the Lord to use me in ways that will bless others starting with my little family first. And I think I've discovered that I'm a lot more of a romantic than I thought I was. So, in saying all that...even if no one here on Earth ever writes a song about me I was remembering in the Bible where it says that the Lord sings over me.

He, God, Almighty, King of Kings and Lord of Lords sings over me. And maybe, just maybe, He's singing about how much He loves the littlest things about me...just like He does for you too!

Nichole Nordeman \ Legacy

I don't mind if you've got something nice to say about me
And I enjoy an accolade like the rest
You could take my picture and hang it in a gallery
Of all who's who and so-n-so's that used to be the best
At such'n'such ... it wouldn't matter much

I won't lie, it feels alright to see your name in lights
We all need an 'Atta boy' or 'Atta girl'
But in the end I'd like to hang my hat on more besides
The temporary trappings of this world

I want to leave a legacy
How will they remember me?
Did I choose to love? Did I point to You enough
To make a mark on things?
I want to leave an offering
A child of mercy and grace who
blessed your name unapologetically
And leave that kind of legacy

I don't have to look too far or too long awhile
To make a lengthly list of all that I enjoy
It's an accumulating trinket and a treasure pile
Where moth and rust, thieves and such will soon enough destroy

Not well traveled, not well read, not well-to-do or well bred
Just want to hear instead, "Well Done" good and faithful one...