Friday, August 23, 2013

Who do you want to be?

It’s Five Minute Friday again!  Joining in with others who are writing for five minutes today including the word “LAST”.

 

I caught myself saying the words I’m trying not to say these days… “I want to be like my…”, or “I want to be like that…”

I want to be like that person who can make people laugh.

I want to be like my neighbor who runs in marathons.

I want to be like Mother Theresa who has served the poor and has said some of the most poignant phrases that really make you think.

I want to be like my friend who’s bold enough to speak Truth when needed.

I want to be like that woman at the grocery store I saw last week whose cart is filled only with healthy food…and really thinks it tastes better than a bag or chips or mint chocolate chip ice cream.

I want to be like that those other Christian bloggers who have hundreds of followers who pour into their laps…or laptops.

I want to be a better wife and mom.

 

It’s not always bad to have people inspire you to make changes in your life – it can actually be a good thing and even needed.  But when “I want to be like”  becomes a comparison game -that’s not needed.

 

Why not say,

I want to be more like Jesus.

I want to be like Jesus who puts God first in all things.

I want to be like Jesus who prays and prays and prays.

I want to be like Jesus who lives to change the lives of people who are lost in this crazy world and who need a relationship with God.

I want to be like Jesus who selflessly puts others’ needs before his own.

I want to be like Jesus who doesn’t compare or judge people by their appearance.

I want to be like Jesus who loves to love.

 

I’d love for you fill in the blank “I want to be like Jesus who ________________” and share it in my comments. 

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Have a relaxing, last summer month weekend!

 

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12 comments:

  1. Love this post! Great question...I want to be like Jesus who loves us as we are right now!

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    1. What a beautiful promise! Thanks for stopping by and your comment! Blessings to you!

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    1. Oh, I'm so glad He is!! Thanks so much for stopping by and your comment. Blessings to you!

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  3. I want to be like Jesus, Who always comforts.

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    1. Yes He does!! Thanks for coming over Denise and I hope you have a good weekend!

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  4. Beautiful, Beth!! Love this!
    I want to be like Jesus who loves and serves without condition or boundaries...

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    1. How beautiful and true Amy! Thanks for coming over and sharing your thoughts. I hope you have a great weekend!

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  5. love what you wrote... I want to be like Jesus who loves us ALL unconditionally

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    1. Yes, ALL! So glad you stopped by and blessings to you!

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  6. I want to be like Jesus who is full of grace and forgiveness.

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    1. Amen, sister! Thanks so much for visiting and sharing your thoughts, friend! Blessings to you!!!

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