While looking for ginseng in the hills of Kentucky back in the 1970s, a friend of mine took the time to carve his name on a tree. Decades later, my friend’s nephew was part of a crew that was harvesting timber in that area. They found the tree with my friend’s name, still legible after all those years.

They cut out the block of wood containing his name and brought it to my friend. He has applied solutions to the wood in order to preserve his work for many years to come.

We all have the deep desire to make our mark in this world. We want to live meaningful lives. We want to make a lasting difference.

What do you plan to do today that will matter a million years from now?

“May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us; establish the work of our hands for us—yes, establish the work of our hands.”—Psalm 90:17.