I've been a follower of Jesus for a long time. I used to think that the longer I lived, the less I would have to work on - that it would come easier and I just wouldn't have to think about it! Now, in my fifth decade, I know that to become more like Christ takes consistency, a lot of prayer, and an awareness of my actions, thoughts, and behaviors that never goes away.
Holy Spirit transforms us, but we must spend time in His Word and be open to what He speaks to us, in order to become more like Him. I have put the "big" sins behind me, although they are all the same size to Him, but I keep seeing these "little" guys pop up in my life. Things like a quick judgmental thought about someone's appearance, judgments about someone's driving skills (as they pull out in front of me!), wanting only what I want ( like a procedure to be done by someone else in the same exact way I would do it), and the list goes on. Little irritants arise - personality conflicts, maybe. Nothing big. But, I think to myself and hear a quiet whisper, "Freda - that's not how I would handle that! Freda- re-think that - and imagine being in their shoes." It has truly caused me to stop and see the person I have become. And I realize that it's not all good.
So, as I type away, I know I have a long way to go to be just like Him, but I'm hoping that since I'm now aware of the little things, with His help, I can make bigger strides to become more like Him each day.
This really is an awesome adventure to be on. I just love my Savior, Jesus! To be more like Him is what I most desire. Maybe you desire the same. Let's lock arms and head down the road together - to becoming more like Him!
Holy Spirit transforms us, but we must spend time in His Word and be open to what He speaks to us, in order to become more like Him. I have put the "big" sins behind me, although they are all the same size to Him, but I keep seeing these "little" guys pop up in my life. Things like a quick judgmental thought about someone's appearance, judgments about someone's driving skills (as they pull out in front of me!), wanting only what I want ( like a procedure to be done by someone else in the same exact way I would do it), and the list goes on. Little irritants arise - personality conflicts, maybe. Nothing big. But, I think to myself and hear a quiet whisper, "Freda - that's not how I would handle that! Freda- re-think that - and imagine being in their shoes." It has truly caused me to stop and see the person I have become. And I realize that it's not all good.
So, as I type away, I know I have a long way to go to be just like Him, but I'm hoping that since I'm now aware of the little things, with His help, I can make bigger strides to become more like Him each day.
This really is an awesome adventure to be on. I just love my Savior, Jesus! To be more like Him is what I most desire. Maybe you desire the same. Let's lock arms and head down the road together - to becoming more like Him!
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