During my devos this week, I came across a verse that really got me thinking. Here is the verse "Therefore I urge you to imitate me." In the context Paul is talking to the people of Corinth, telling them to watch what he does and copy him, so he can show them how to live like Christ.

So my thought is, would I want someone following me around and copying me? Would I want someone imitating my walk with God, in order to strengthen their relationship with Him. My first instinct is NO. That troubles me. I should be living my life, that I wouldn't care if people copy me, but I am not. The words out of my mouth don't always bring works of life, aren't always truth. I don't spend as much time with God as I would like. I have been doing a lot of mediating and reflecting on the things in my life that I need to change.

I want to live in such a way that others want to do as I do. I am no where close to that. When someone looks at me, I want them to see God's love. Its a big deal to have someone imitating you. Does your life reflect what you want it to? People are watching, do you like what they see? This is a great opportunity for me to continue to grow. Yay for new opportunities and chances, God's grace covers my faults.



On a side note: I have come to the realization that people who say they are still young and just want to have fun and aren't pursuing any purpose to life, are perpetually putting off responsibility to grow up. You never know how long you have on earth, so don't put off what you can do now.