A few years back I was really struggling with my job. I consistently felt like I wasn’t appreciated and that my talents and efforts were not being credited to me. I often complained to my wife about it. On one such occasion of particularly strong discouragement, my wife asked me something that has stuck with me (I think she heard it on the radio that day)…

She asked me if I knew what my great grandfather did for a living.

I had no idea.

She went on to remind me that my legacy and impact were not tied into my “career,” but instead dealt with the kind of person I am. This was tremendously encouraging.

Well, we left Phoenix this morning after spending 4 days with my grandparents who are nearing the end of their retirement there. It was a great time. My grandad has spent the past few years compiling the Crompton family tree. He showed me all his research. Most of it was very interesting.

I’m pretty sure he told me what his dad, my great grandfather, did for a living. But just a day or two later, I have forgotten.

But one thing I know… God has shown his grace on my family. Through all the virtue and sin of my lineage, here I am as God’s undeserving child. I am grateful. And when I start putting my faith in my “success” and my “career” I need to remember what is most important… what remains.

1 Corinthians 13:13

- Chris