Legacy After Endings

What if what’s ending has to end for the real Legacy to begin?

Sometimes, what we think is ending is actually launching us into something greater. Are you clinging to something that was only meant to carry you through a season? Discover how to recognize when it’s time to move on and embrace what’s next.

Oof. That hits deep.

What if the thing you’re desperately trying to hold together—the thing you poured your heart, sweat, and tears into—has to end so that the real work, the real impact, the true legacy can actually begin?

A Personal Story: When the Ark You Built Starts to Feel Like a Cage

While the current team situation I have is coming to an end, the last month has given me time to realize that is part of life. And in retrospect, I wouldn’t have had it if it weren’t for previous successes also ending. SO, while there are emotions, fears and uncertainty—maybe I have to make room for an opportunity I wouldn’t have given a second thought if I was occupied. This isn’t an end, but a shift forward.

The Ark Wasn’t the Legacy—It Was the Vehicle

Think about Noah. The Ark wasn’t the legacy. It was just the vehicle to get him and his family to the other side. The real story wasn’t about the Ark at all—it was about what happened after the flood. The new beginning. The rebuilding. The covenant.

But let’s take that even further. The world after the flood wasn’t the same as before. The forests were gone. The land was wrecked. The Earth itself had been torn apart. So where did Noah and his family find the materials to build again?

Maybe the answer was right in front of them. The Ark—the very thing that had carried them through—was never meant to be preserved. It was meant to be repurposed.

And now, as searchers look for remnants of Noah’s Ark in the exact location the Bible says it landed, should we be surprised? Not at all. If anything, we should expect it. The Bible has consistently proven to be historically and archaeologically reliable, so if remnants of Noah’s Ark are found exactly where it was said to have landed—on the mountains of Ararat (Genesis 8:4)—it wouldn’t be shocking. It would just be another case of scripture aligning with history.

Time and time again, discoveries validate details from scripture—cities once thought to be myths (like Nineveh or Jericho), historical figures once dismissed as legend, and now, possibly even remnants of a massive wooden structure exactly where the Bible said it would be. The real question isn’t if evidence will continue to support scripture. The question is: Will people be willing to accept it?

For those of us who already believe, it’s not about needing proof—it’s about the joy of seeing faith and history align. And if God preserved a story for thousands of years, who’s to say He wouldn’t preserve a piece of the vessel that carried it?

It all circles back to a bigger truth: whether or not they find physical remnants of the Ark, the real legacy isn’t in the wood—it’s in the story of redemption, obedience, and new beginnings.

Are You Clinging to an Ark That Was Designed to Be Repurposed?

We all have things we try to hold onto long past their purpose. Jobs, relationships, roles, identities—we cling to them because we think they are the thing. But sometimes, what we think is rejection is actually redirection. Sometimes, the thing we never would have left has to be taken from us so we can step into what we never would have reached for.

Signs It’s Time to Move On

• You feel more drained than energized. What once fueled you now depletes you, leaving you exhausted instead of inspired.
• You’ve outgrown the environment. If you feel like you’ve hit a ceiling and there’s no room for growth, it may be time to expand beyond it.
• The passion is gone, and no amount of effort brings it back. If you’ve tried everything to rekindle your motivation but still feel stuck, your heart may already be elsewhere.
• It’s become more of an obligation than a calling. You’re staying because you should, not because you want to.
• Opportunities for something new keep appearing. If doors are opening elsewhere but you keep resisting, consider that they may be divine nudges.
• Fear is the only thing keeping you in place. If your biggest reason for staying is what if?, you might already have your answer.
• Your values and the situation no longer align. When the culture, mission, or people no longer reflect who you are or what you stand for, it’s time to reevaluate.
• The people around you can see it, even if you don’t want to. If loved ones, mentors, or colleagues keep telling you it’s time to move on, they might be seeing what you’re avoiding.
• You keep fantasizing about leaving. If you’re constantly imagining a different future but refusing to take action, it’s a sign you’re not where you’re supposed to be.
• You’re compromising too much of yourself to stay. If you have to shrink, dull your shine, or compromise your integrity to fit in, you’re not in the right place.

Your Turn: What Are You Holding Onto?

This is your moment to reflect. Are you clinging to something that was meant to carry you through but not sustain you forever? Are you resisting change out of fear, even when every sign points to a new beginning?

💬 Join the conversation! Drop a comment below and share:

• A time when you had to let go of something that turned out to be a blessing.
• What signs you’ve noticed in your own life that it’s time to move on.
• How you’re navigating a transition and repurposing what once was.

📖 Journal Prompt: Take 10 minutes to write about what you’re holding onto and what might happen if you released it. What would stepping into something new look like for you?

📖 Scripture to Reflect On: Isaiah 43:19 – “See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.”

✨ Take the Next Step: If this resonated with you, share it with someone who needs encouragement. And remember—you’re not losing something, you’re stepping into what’s next.

What if you’re not losing something at all?
What if you’re finally becoming?

This is your legacy in the making.