Your Autobiography

With joy and gladness they are led along as they enter the palace of the king. In place of your fathers shall be your sons; you will make them princes in all the earth. I will cause your name to be remembered in all generations; therefore nations will praise you forever and ever. (Psalm 45:15-17 ESV). I can remember many times when my boys and I would have conversations about our family history. My grandparents were not born in this country. They were Sicilian and Italian and immigrated at different times. My grandfathers, who were from Italy, came over when they were young adults. After establishing themselves in this country they sent word to relatives in Sicily indicating they were ready to marry. Both my grandmothers were just 13 when they came to this country! Originally my last name was spelled Imite. I’m sure you see how easily it could have been changed to facilitate pronunciation and spelling. Funny how most people still don’t get it right! So much for trying that approach! I think it’s interesting how names are chosen. The names of people in different generations seem to change in popularity. There aren't many children today being named George, Harry, or Martha. The newer names seem to be names like Jacob, Matthew and Joshua. There are other more “pop” names today as well. I heard of one little girl named “Abcde,” pronounced “Absidy.” I guess to have a "good" name these days it has to be modern. This is not the "good" name I am referring to, however. I'm speaking of how you will be remembered. How will people refer to you once you are gone from this earth? The Bible says a good name is more desirable than having great riches. Do you value what others think of you? Did you ever stop to think that every time you react to someone, either in your family or in public, that you are writing your autobiography. People are forming impressions about you based upon what they see, how you act and how you treat others. Does the love of Christ shine through? Do others see Jesus in you? What would your neighbors say about you if I were to ask? What about your family? Don't wait until you die to let people write your epitaph. Start on it now! Be remembered as a person of God, who exemplified the character found in Jesus; dedicated to knowing Him more and being found in Him. You can be remembered for generations, simply by living a life full of the grace of God!