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the legacy we leave

Psalm 145:1-7 (JDV)

Psalm 145:1 [A praise song of David.] I exalt you, my God the King, and bless your name forever and beyond.
Psalm 145:2 I will bless you every day; I will praise your name forever and beyond.
Psalm 145:3 Yahveh is great and is highly praised; his greatness is unsearchable.
Psalm 145:4 One generation will declare your works to the next and will proclaim your mighty acts.
Psalm 145:5 I will speak of your splendor and glorious majesty and your miraculous works.
Psalm 145:6 They will proclaim the power of your terrifying acts, and I will declare your greatness.
Psalm 145:7 They will give a testimony of your great goodness and will joyfully sing of your righteousness.

the legacy we leave

This last psalm attributed to David is all about the greatness of the LORD and why he deserves our constant praise, and the constant praise of those who follow us. It is not about us. It’s about him. The legacy we should leave this world is not a record of our accomplishments or wisdom, but a clear picture of the greatness of God.

LORD, when we pass away, may it be that the world remembers how great you are!