One More...

I was listening to my ipod tonight and heard a song that's been a favorite of mine since I saw it in concert/heard it for the first time. Legacy by Nichole Nordeman. This song moves me each time I hear it, sometimes to tears. I got to thinking that Legacy might be a good word... is everything I do going to leave a positive legacy? In other people's hearts and minds...More importantly to God?? Just a thought... Now, I'm up to twelve words. :) Hmm, I'm supposed to be narrowing down. oops. :) Here are the lyrics:

Legacy

I don't mind if you've got something nice to say about me
And I enjoy an accolade like the rest
You could take my picture and hang it in a gallery
Of all who's who and so-n-so's that used to be the best
At such'n'such ... it wouldn't matter much

I won't lie, it feels alright to see your name in lights
We all need an 'Atta boy' or 'Atta girl'
But in the end I'd like to hang my hat on more besides
The temporary trappings of this world

I want to leave a legacy
How will they remember me?
Did I choose to love? Did I point to You enough
To make a mark on things?
I want to leave an offering
A child of mercy and grace who
blessed your name unapologetically
And leave that kind of legacy

I don't have to look too far or too long awhile
To make a lengthly list of all that I enjoy
It's an accumulating trinket and a treasure pile
Where moth and rust, thieves and such will soon enough destroy

Not well traveled, not well read, not well-to-do or well bred
Just want to hear instead, "Well Done" good and faithful one...

I want to leave a legacy
How will they remember me?
Did I choose to love? Did I point to You enough
To make a mark on things?
I want to leave an offering
A child of mercy and grace who
blessed your name unapologetically
And leave that kind of legacy

I don't mind if you've got something nice to say about me..."

Well, now I'm off to write my letter(s) for today! Good night!