Leaving a legacy is inevitable. The life we live and the choices we make matter, not only to us but also to the people around us. In today’s world, we have become used to listening to what we ‘feel’ in the moment, but do we think about the bigger picture? Are our decisions and our conversations purposeful?

Legacy is more than the material things we leave behind; it’s about our beliefs, the things we love, and what we hope for. It’s so easy to get swept away with the business of life and push those things to the back – because there’s always time to worry about that later, right? But in the process, we forget the things that really matter, and we stop making them a priority in our lives. In doing this, we don’t only impact our own priorities, but we make a statement to the people watching us as well.

In this series, we will take a look at the legacy God wants us to leave. That means creating a lifestyle that reflects a heart for Jesus, so that we authentically show his love in the day-to-day interactions we have. That doesn’t mean being perfect, but it means choosing to chase after Him and his plan for us – not just once but consistently. Following Jesus isn’t just a phase. The legacy we leave won’t be made up of the things we did every now and again. What people will remember are the patterns in our lives and the things that we make a priority. So, throughout this series, we’ll dig into God’s Word and look at the legacy He intends for us to discover what our non-negotiables will be.

Now is the time to start shaping our legacies. To put into practice the things that matter to us. To show our kids, our friends, our workmates, our whanau, how to live bigger.

Thinking about our legacy is exciting. It’s a chance to look at where we started in our faith, where we’ve come to, and where we want to be. Then, to actually put this into action and become who He created us to be. To re-evaluate our everyday and to live with intention. To ask ourselves - what do I want the next generation to know? How can I live my life to set them up for that? So, let’s go on this journey together and start today to shape a better tomorrow.