5-Day Devotional - Day Five

Better: Part Seven Vision Sunday Message Pastor Paul Stieb Day 5: Building a Legacy That Lasts Devotional There's a crucial difference between success and significance. This determines the lasting impact of your life. Success is what you achieve for yourself—the accolades, wealth, and recognition that equate to accomplishment. Significance is what you give to others. Only significance builds legacies that outlast your lifetime. When you live with God's vision and practice generous giving, you shift from pursuing personal success to creating lasting significance. Your life becomes about more than just you. It becomes about reaching and impacting people around you. This perspective transforms how you view challenges and setbacks. Temporary failures don't define your ultimate purpose. You're building something bigger than yourself. The most fulfilling life isn't one focused on accumulating for yourself, but one dedicated to blessing others and advancing God's kingdom. When you operate with this mindset, your daily choices carry eternal weight. Every act of kindness, moment of service, and word of encouragement becomes part of a legacy continues long after you're gone. Ask yourself: Am I building success or significance? Am I living just for me, or am I reaching people around me? Your answer will determine the lasting impact of your life. Bible Verse “I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.” –3 John 4:1 Reflection Question How can you shift your focus from personal success to creating significance that will impact others and build a lasting legacy? Quote “Success is what you achieve for yourself. Significance is what you give to others. Only significance builds legacies.” Prayer God, help me live beyond myself and focus on the significance that comes from serving others. Use my life to build a legacy that honors You and blesses future generations. In Jesus’s name, amen.