Two days in a row, must be a record. I am feeling very reflective tonight and thought I would share my thoughts.
There were many times in my life when I used to be the person that everyone looked up to. I am not so sure of that anymore. I think as I have gotten older, I have realized how many of them are the ones that I look up to. There was a story told to me once that went something like this..."Tommy wanted to be like Harry, who wanted to be like Tim, who wanted to be like Sam, who wanted to be like Jim, who wanted to be like Fred, who wanted to be like Mike, who wanted to be like Tommy." Funny how that works sometimes. I want to be like Jesus. I am nowhere close and failing miserably. I'm not even in the same stadium.
I am Bible College educated, ministry experienced and I am no example to anyone. This is not me feeling sorry for myself, so don't take this as that. I want to make sure that I am not trying to put on some self-imposed false humility. I have this committment posted next to my bed. And I have decided that it is something that I want to live by. I am not even close. But every night before I go to sleep I write it down in my journal. Maybe someday my banner will be clear enough for Christ to recognize what I could become. For only he knows. I am not unhappy with my life. I have no regrets about doing what I do. I am simply not there yet. And God help me, if I ever think I have arrived.
May God bless you and keep you, all my friends. For He knows how much of a blessing you have been in my life as I try to emulate your image of Christ in my own daily life.
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I believe people are looked up to in certain situations. There are many people I look up to; areas of their professional lives, their personal lives, etc. I don't think it's wise to completely look up to someone--otherwise they can do no wrong and then you're speaking of God. I KNOW there are a lot of people who look up to you, Becky. I am one of them. I would love to have your outlook on life, people, and the future. I look forward to witnessing what you do with the rest of your life--the successes and challenges. Miss ya!
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