Only Remembered
Growing up and attending church, one of my favourite hymns has the same title as this article. It was mostly recited when there’s going to be a transition of duties within the church or when a pastor was getting transferred.
Only remembered by what we have done!
Before our final departure from earth, which is inevitable, we would always leave from one place to the other. Maybe it’s a department switch at work, or you move into a new apartment or a different neighbourhood.
Have you ever considered how you want to be remembered when you’re no longer there?
This isn’t a call to become a people pleaser, it’s a call to become a person who sees everyday as an opportunity to leave a positive impact on the people around you.
It’s not always the big things really.
Have you ever complimented a total stranger?
How did they react? I have done this countless times, and it’s always the smile they give that makes me happy. Some are even shocked and don’t know how to respond. I just smile while walking away.
Recently a friend asked me to define hope, and one of the things I said is “hope keeps a smile on my face on bad days and reassures me that tomorrow will be better”.
Your thoughts, words and actions are all you need to restore hope in people sometimes, and that makes the difference.
So now I’ll ask again, how would you want to be remembered when you’re no longer there?
