Footprints We Leave Behind

An FB user writes……”Today, I spent the whole Saturday morning, working hard out in this summer heat, pouring this concrete path, carefully making sure every inch was smooth and perfect. Took a short break, came back, and boom, this turtle had taken its sweet time strolling through like it was making a VIP entrance. At first, I was pretty upset, knowing I’d have to redo the whole thing. But as I looked at those little tracks, I couldn’t help but laugh I guess I learned something important today: no matter how slow you are, you can still leave a big mark… and I don’t know if I should redo it or leave it as a piece of art. Nevertheless, I found the turtle and washed him off good, no worse for the wear, on my newly poured concrete sidewalk.”

FRIENDS……..We are all leaving our “mark” in the world for others to see, some admire, some follow and some question. I hope whatever mark we leave it will be one others can not only find good in, but something that might inspire them to be better people by doing all they can to ‘brighten the corner’ where they live in kindness, compassion and love for all regardless of who they are. It’s true, life can make us ‘better or bitter’ people depending upon how we make our choices, depending on ‘our walk.’

Genesis 5 says, “Enoch walked with God…” Moses told God’s people in Deut 10, “What does the LORD your God require of you? Only to fear the LORD your God, to walk in all His ways, to love Him, to serve the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul..” Of course, this is impossible without the power and person of Christ in control of our lives. Like the Emmaus Road believers, Jesus walked with them and He wants to walk with us as we walk together in friendship and fellowship.

“If you’re going to live, leave a legacy. Make a mark on the world that can’t be erased,” according to Maya Angelou. This quote emphasizes the importance of making a lasting impact on the world, suggesting that a life well-lived involves creating something that endures beyond one’s own existence.

“Leave a mark, but not a scar.”

God has a special purpose for each of us being here now….Others are watching our footprints so walk well my friends……