Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. Colossians 3:16
“I’m concerned with the world only in that I have a certain obligation or duty, as it were — because I’ve walked the earth for 30 years — to leave a certain souvenir in the form of drawings or paintings in gratitude.”
Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) in Life According to Vincent, edited by Nienke Bakker and Ann Blokland (Van Gogh Museum) 132.
What will you leave behind in gratitude after your time on this earth?
Vincent left over 900 paintings plus other drawings. What a legacy! As he painted for only 10 years, art experts say he produced a work every 36 hours. No wonder he often complained that the layers of paint were still wet!
When we soak in the truth of who we are in Christ, it inspires us to tireless service. For me, it motivates me to teach and empower others with gratitude to God for the opportunity to serve, despite the difficulty or danger.
For me, the more I travel, even to the hardest places, the more energy I get for the next service opportunity. I am writing my legacy through my service to my family, my assistance to God’s workers, and my blogs and books.
Again, what will you leave behind in gratitude after your time on this earth?