Today I experienced humility in a new way. I encountered a high school class-mate at her job as a barista at a chain other than Starbucks. While I was waiting for my hot beverage creation she starts telling her co-worker about my amazing voice and big heart. I heard "she has the most beautiful voice in the state" and other things that I knew were not necessarily true but felt good to hear. Should I note that I was reading the certificates on the wall about that co-worker who has courageously served in the national guard overseas before she went on this escapade about me? I can't help but be so humble about my talents, especially after reading about someone else's bravery. As he stares at me he asked if I would sing and all I could do was shake my head no with my eyes wide open. I got asked why and continued to shake my head no and whisper to myself "I don't know". I never have a song prepared to sing as much as I love to sing. I always have a song in my heart, but not necessarily in my head. Maybe I should work on that.
The point of all this is that I had no idea how to react to someone I haven't encountered in years ranting about how amazing I am. I realized that I'm living a legacy that is beyond what I can understand. God is using those talents whether I understand them or not. All I really know is that I'm remembered in a good way to people who may need that sparkle of hope in their life.
My message to you is don't wait until it's too late to live an honorable legacy. If you wait too long you really aren't living it, just leaving it. You can give to the world now or leave what you should have been giving all along in your will.
Finding joy in the journey,
Manda
