I’m a huge fan of the musical “Hamilton.”
Two lines and themes in the show resonated with me: “History has its eyes on you” and “Who tells your story?” These lines suggest the desire to be remembered, to live well, and to have our stories told.
Living well for me includes trying to be the mom that my three girls need. Following Jesus is also part of living well. It means that my faith is not just lived on Sunday morning, but also when I hear about injustice, violence, war, tragedy, or pain.
I hope my girls remember their mother as one who cries for refugees or one who speaks out for those without a voice or as one who prays for her enemies. I hope they remember me as one who gives money and time to the less fortunate or as one who calls her representatives to express concern or approval. If they remember me as a mother guided by God, then I’ll feel that history was kind to me.
How do you hope history remembers you? How do you want your story told?
This message is excerpted from “History has its eyes on you” by Susie Brekke from the May 25, 2017, blog of the Women of the ELCA.
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