One of the three people that passed away this past week was only 24 years old. The others were much older and had lived long happy lives. Often times it is easy to fill the obituary of an older person. Memberships, honors, awards, countless things that shaped them into the person they became. With younger people it can be more challenging simply due to the lack of years, time and experience in developing their purpose. Every now and then you find someone who is so exceptional they break all the rules. Their experience may be limited but their impact exceeds what takes a lifetime for many.
My devotional* this morning was called "How will you be remembered?", something that has been heavy on my mind lately. The author stated: "One day the only thing people will have of us us a memory, and today we control what that memory will be."
This young lady did not reach 25. I never met her only heard about her struggle and her wonderful spirit. Her story reached so many that at her funeral 50 people came to know Christ and over a 1000 people were in attendance. Clearly she was a wonderful person whose life had a great impact on those around her. The memories that she left in her few years were definitely well constructed and purposeful. Those close to her suffered a great loss, yet they have great memories, How many people can say they have made that much of an impact on others? What memories are you creating? How will you be remembered?
We are called to live life with purpose, on purpose and a for a purpose. Let your steps be ordered by God.
*365 Devotional March 21, 2011 Aaron Sharp
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