Daily Power #18

By his power God raised the Lord from the dead, and he will raise us also. (1 Cor. 6:14)

I’m at the age where my kids are starting to leave home, to marry, and to start families of their own. Even though I feel too young to be called “Pops,” the older I get, the more I think about what my legacy will be. Do you ever think about what you want to leave behind at the end of your life?

As we begin another year, it’s natural to wonder how this year will be different from the last one, how we will grow, and what our legacies will be. What will we have accomplished this year that will endure after we’ve left this earth? Are we truly living out our God-given purpose, or are we settling for less?

It’s tempting to let our circumstances dictate how we feel, which in turn influences how we act. If we get the raise or move to a nicer house or lose weight, then we’ll feel like we’re successful. But when we attach this kind of power to events beyond our control, we set ourselves up for dissatisfaction, disappointment, and discouragement.

This is not living the abundant life that Jesus came to bring. Yes, many circumstances remain beyond our control, and we will face disappointment sometimes. But when our hope is in Christ, then we can see beyond our momentary discomfort. We can trust God with this year and the next—knowing that with his help, we’re creating an eternal legacy.

Power Lift

Dear Jesus, thank you for providing me with the power to face today. Help me to trust you fully, knowing that what I do is significant for your eternal kingdom.