Week 5
Opening Reflection: My Eulogy
“Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” —Psalm 90:12
One of the most profound ways to clarify what truly matters in life is to reflect on its end. Writing your own eulogy is not a morbid exercise—it’s a spiritual one. It provides insight into your deepest values, your legacy, and the kind of life God is inviting you to pursue.
This exercise is not about what others might say about you if your life ended today. Instead, imagine it’s many years from now. You’ve lived a full life of faithful obedience to God’s unique call on your life.
Write what you hope others will say about you—what you want to be true when your time on earth is complete.
Instructions
Write your eulogy from the perspective of several people who are (or would be) most impacted by your life. For each one, consider:
What do you hope they’ll remember most?
What do you want to have consistently modeled for them?
How do you want them to describe your character, your influence, and your love?
1. At Home
(spouse, children, extended family)
What legacy do you hope to leave within your home?
What kind of spouse, parent, or family member do you want to be remembered 0as?
Reflections:
2. At Work
(coworkers, employees, managers, clients)
What kind of example do you hope to set in your profession?
What do you want them to say about your integrity, leadership, work ethic, and 0care for people?
Reflections:
3. In Ministry
(pastors, small group members, those you discipled, served, or led)
What spiritual legacy do you hope to leave?
What impact do you pray your faithfulness has had on others?
Reflections:
4. From Friends and Mentors
(closest friends, those who knew you well)
How do you hope to be remembered relationally—your presence, loyalty, humility, 0or joy?
What values or convictions do you want them to associate with you?
Reflections:
5. From the Lord
Imagine standing before Jesus. What do you long to hear from him? (Not only 0“Well done, good and faithful servant” (Matt. 25:21), but in specific areas of your 0life?) What do you hope he says about your journey of trust, obedience, and love?
Write his words as you hope to hear them:
“You persevered when…”
“You loved others like I asked you to in…”
“Because you listened and obeyed me, I was able to…through you”
Reflections:
A Final Word
You may find that writing this eulogy reveals gaps between the life you’re living and the life you long to live. That’s okay. Let it draw you closer to God. Gaining this insight isn’t about guilt—it’s about realignment.
Ask the Lord what changes he’s calling you to make now to shape your life in the direction of your eulogy. Let him guide you—day by day—as you learn to live with eternity in view.