Leaving a Lasting Legacy – Part 3

By:  Mike Martin

Couples can leave a positive legacy for their family by being mindful of the needs of their family and responding to family needs with compassion.

You and your spouse can leave a positive legacy by recognizing needs in your family and then doing something about those needs. You respond to those needs compassionately, not by yelling, barking orders, or putting family members down.  Many parents today are walking in the middle of the road; they're so focused on what other people think, and they are unwilling to take compassionate risks in order to make changes in their own family. This process is the responsibility of each parent, not just one parent. You leave a legacy for your family if you and your spouse know where you stand on issues and are able to keep your family on a Godly path avoiding unhealthy compromise, rationalization, and harsh communication.  You leave a legacy by recognizing needs in your family and compassionately responding to them promptly.

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