We all want to leave a legacy for our kids.
But what does it look like?
Is it money, power, possessions or something else?
Rarely are these three things mentioned as a part of a man’s legacy at his funeral. And if they are, what a sad legacy.
Those with a great legacy have their character spoken of at their funeral. Stories are shared of how they treated others and the positive impact they left on the world.
Dr. John Delony says our legacy is built from our willingness to deal with our issues. Were you willing to break the generational chains of problems that had plagued your family for years?
How did you handle trials and setbacks?
I was challenged to think about my legacy as I went through my divorce. A counselor likened this season to a page in my children’s memory book. He asked, “When your kids look back at this memory, how do you want them to see it? Were you bitter and angry? Or did you put in the work and work on yourself?”
“Their life will be better because you did the work. Because you said, ‘No more.'”
-Dr. John Delony
How will your kids respond when they look back at this season of their life?
Are you working on yourself to leave a better legacy for your kids?