Leaving a Legacy of Faith: 10 Things Women Over 50 Can Pass Down

As women over 50, we’ve gathered not only years but wisdom, lessons, and faith that can ripple into generations after us. Leaving a legacy isn’t about possessions—it’s about planting seeds of truth, love, and faith that live on in our children, grandchildren, and communities.

So how do we do it? By being intentional with what we pass down.

Here are 10 timeless treasures of faith worth leaving behind:

1. Prayer Life – Let them see you pray, and let them hear you call their names before God. 

2. Scripture Love – Share the verses that have carried you and encourage them to lean on the Word. 

3. Resilience – Model how to keep trusting God through trials, showing faith is stronger than fear. 

4. Integrity – Live with honesty, even when it’s hard, teaching them character is worth more than comfort. 

5. Compassion – Demonstrate kindness to neighbors, strangers, and even enemies. 

6. Gratitude – Cultivate thankfulness in all seasons, teaching them to see blessings in small things. 

7. Service – Show that faith is not just believed but lived out in acts of love. 

8. Wisdom – Pass down lessons learned, not just from successes but from mistakes redeemed by God’s grace. 

9. Joy – Teach them that joy is rooted in God, not circumstances. 

10. Hope – Leave them with the assurance that no matter the future, God is faithful.

Final Encouragement, Sis, your legacy doesn’t have to be complicated. It’s lived in everyday choices, spoken in prayers, and woven into the stories you share. You’re not just living for today—you’re shaping tomorrow with the faith you leave behind.

Let’s Stay Connected!  If this message encouraged you, there’s so much more waiting for you!

Join me on my YouTube @lashaymjohnson for weekly faith and lifestyle videos created to inspire women over 50 to live boldly and beautifully in this season.

Follow me on Instagram (@lashay109) for encouragement, devotionals, and behind-the-scenes moments from my journey.

And don’t forget to tune in to my podcast, Lashay Johnson Podcast—new episodes drop on Spotify and Apple Podcast every other Monday!  It’s your biweekly dose of faith, wisdom, and real conversations to help you grow and glow in God’s purpose.

Subscribe, follow, and listen today—because your best, faith-filled life is just getting started!