Simply Sunday~When It’s All Been Said and Done

A dear friend of mine lost her father yesterday.

My heart broke as I talked with her because I know the pain of losing someone you love.

I was blessed to have a Mom who loved Jesus with all of her heart.

Mom left this earth on September 22, 2009 and yet her legacy remains.

Dictionary.com defines legacy, as anything handed down from the past, as from an ancestor.

Mom passed down lots of things that we can teach our children and grandchildren.

But the most important thing Mom taught us, was to love Jesus with all of our heart.

She spent her whole life striving to know him better.

Strangely, Mom’s death showed us how to live.

Live to seek Jesus more, to love Him more and to look for His blessings.

Last Sunday, one of the men on our praise team sang, When it’s all been said and done.

After he sang it, I immediately wrote it down. I had heard it before but

not since my Mom had passed away. Wow, did it remind me of Mom.

I could have sat there and sobbed!

“When it’s all been said and done. There is just one thing that matters. 

Did I do my best to live for truth? Did I live my life for you?”

Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God. Ephesians 4:1

Are you living a life worthy of your calling? What will your legacy be?

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  1. Loved your post today Cyndi…. and also this song! Sure is an excellent reminder of the only things that’ll matter “when it’s all said and done”. I’m sorry about your friend’s loss 🙁 I’ve never lost anyone in our immediate families but when my close friend lost her mom and other friends lost their son and when I read about your dear Mom I think of that Bible verse “o death where is your sting and grave your victory”. Those verses are such a comfort that just like Jesus triumphed over the cross and the grave so shall we as Believers and children of God! Praise God!!! Have a wonderful week Cyndi 🙂

  2. Lovely 🙂 I totally agree with your saying ‘Mom’s death taught us how to live’. My life wouldn’t be the same as it is today if I wouldn’t have suffered through losing my son and my inlaws at a young age! It’s made me cling to God and realize what life is all about!!! Thank you for the reminder too!