This is the end of my list, or should I say, the top of my
list of things I want TO BE before I die. More than anything else, I strive TO BE more like my Savior Jesus Christ.
So what qualities am I striving to mirror?
1. He’s gentle. “Take My yoke upon you and
learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for
your souls.” Matthew 11:29
2. He’s humble. “And being found in
appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of
death, even the death of the cross.” Philippians 2:8
3. He’s merciful. “Therefore, in all
things He had to be made like His brethren, that He might be a merciful and
faithful High Priest in things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the
sins of the people.” Hebrews 2:17
4. He’s forgiving. “Then Jesus said,
“Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.” Luke 23:34
I say that I’m striving to be like Jesus because there is no
way I can be like Him until I pass from this world and stand before Him in
heaven. “As for me, I will see Your face in righteousness; I shall be satisfied
when I awake in Your likeness.” Psalm 17:15
Today, I am an imperfect person. I am also incomplete with a
deep, deep longing in my soul to be somewhere else. Heaven is waiting for me
with all its glory and my magnificent Savior. My grandmother, father-in-law,
aunts and uncles, and my dear husband are there, including so many wonderful
friends that I miss. I do not know what eternity feels like but I won’t care.
All the old things and the old nature will be over; only what God has prepared
for me will last.
“Let not your heart be troubled;
you believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father’s house are many mansions;
if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And
if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to
Myself; that where I am, there you may be also.” John 14:1-3
I strive to be forgiving. I work at being merciful. I
endeavor to be humble and I want to be known as a gentle person. It’s all a
lifelong attempt TO BE more like Christ. Thank you for joining me on this
journey. I pray I will see you beside me in eternity where we’ll worship our
Lord and Savior forever. Amen!
1. Be more Christ-like.
2. Be a better parent/grandparent.
3. Be a better student of the Scriptures.
4. Be aggressive in my witness.
5. Be wise.
6. Be less concerned about jobs and busyness and
more concerned about others.
7. Be a better listener.
8. Be more Mercy-filled.
9. Be able to be broken for Christ.
10. Be a sacrifice with my life, talents and gifts.
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