PROVERBS 17
Proverbs 17:6 (NLT)
"Grandchildren are the crowning glory of the aged; parents are the pride of their children."This verse always makes me think about legacy. Not the kind people write about in history books, but the quiet, everyday legacy we leave with our families. When I read, “Grandchildren are the crowning glory of the aged,” I’m reminded that what we build with our lives matters—especially to the people who come after us.
I didn’t always live my life in a way that honored God. For a long time, I was more focused on what I thought I needed to be happy—success, recognition, comfort. But as the years went on, I realized those things never truly satisfied me. They were temporary, and when I looked in the mirror, I knew something was missing.
When I came to faith, I worried that it was too late to make a difference. I wondered if my children and grandchildren would only remember my mistakes. But God has this way of redeeming even our past. Over time, as I learned to live differently—to forgive, to serve, to love without conditions—I started to see how my life could be an example. Not of perfection, but of transformation.
I’ve learned that it’s never too late to leave a legacy worth passing on—a legacy that shows the people who matter most that it’s possible to change, to grow, and to trust God. My hope is that when my grandchildren look back, they’ll remember someone who learned to live with grace and humility, even if it took me a while to get there.
If you’re reading this and feeling like you’ve missed your chance, I want to tell you: it’s not too late. God can use the rest of your life to plant seeds that will grow long after you’re gone. Every act of kindness, every moment you choose to forgive, every time you share your faith—it all adds up to a story worth telling.
PRAYERGod, thank You that it’s never too late to start again. Help me to live in a way that leaves a legacy of faith, love, and grace. Show me how to be an example to my family, not because I’ve done everything right, but because You are good and faithful. Use my life to point others toward You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.