My Obituary

What would your obituary say if you left this earth today? This powerful message challenges us to consider the legacy we're creating through our daily lives and choices. Drawing from a fascinating study of 38 million obituaries, we discover that humanity remembers two things above all else: benevolence—the love, kindness, and compassion we show others—and tradition—our connection to faith communities and service. The psalmist in Psalm 78:3-7 reminds us that we're called to pass down not just memories, but faith itself, ensuring that generations not yet born will know the mighty works of God. This isn't about accumulating achievements or possessions, but about bearing fruit that feeds others. As we examine our lives through this eternal lens, we're confronted with a beautiful truth: unlike our past mistakes, our obituary is still being written. Every day offers us a fresh opportunity to draw closer to Christ, to love unconditionally, and to live with such Spirit-filled authenticity that others can see Jesus in us. The Apostle Paul's words in 2 Timothy 4 become our measuring stick—not statistics or accomplishments, but obedience to God's calling and faithfulness to the race set before us.