What Will They Say?
Tuesday, September 15th, 2009Every so often I wonder about my funeral. (Now, I know this is not a pleasant thought, but it has a significant purpose for me). When I think about that day, I wonder what people will say about me, you know, what kind of person I was and what kind of impact I made on the world. This process is quite humbling and motivating. It’s humbling because I know God is the one who controls life and not me. I know my life will end one day. It’s motivating because it causes me to give my life to the things that really matter – God, eternal values, family and friends.
Therefore, each day I live, I am writing, or at least have opportunity to write the eulogy that I would like read at my own funeral. Here are some questions that have been very helpful to me as I have thought through this process. They may be helpful to you, too, as you write and live your own eulogy
1. How do I want to be remembered?
2. What personal characteristics do I want people to remember me for or by?
3. What do I want to have accomplished?
4. What will have been the most important to me in my life?
5. What will my lasting legacy be?
Have you ever asked yourself these kinds of questions? If so, how did the process make you feel?
If you don’t mind, take a moment to think through one of the questions above and leave your answer here. Grace and peace.
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