Philippians 3:17
Join with others in following my example, brothers, and take note of those who live according to the pattern we gave you.
Jesus, You are the Perfect Pattern for godly living. I long to modelmy life after Yours.
Help me to understand
and obey the rules of Your magnificent kingdom. Do not let me wander
away from them. I want to reflect Your beauty in everything I say and
do. In the laboratory of love, show me any aspect or activity in my life
that will tarnish
Your image. Concentrating on You, I'll accept Your gentle instruction, allowing You to polish me.
Your image. Concentrating on You, I'll accept Your gentle instruction, allowing You to polish me.
With Your Words in all
their richness alive in me, I'll accurately represent the kingdom of
heaven on earth. Love and patience will show my strong faith. Peace will
reign in my heart. Praise and thanksgiving will always be on my lips.
My kindness and humility will give others an honest impression of You.
Please send godly
people into my life so that I can see Your principles in practice and
apply them to my own life. Seeing others imitating You will help me to
grow in Your likeness. Hearing them tell about Your work in their lives
will inspire me to persevere. As I study Your Word and watch others,
I'll become a living Bible, persuading and motivating others to bring
glory, honor and fame to You. Amen.
What impression do
people have of Christ when they see or talk with you? What changes do
you need to make in your life to honor Him?
As
Christians, we are to represent Christ. When those around us say, "I
didn't know you were a Christian," we have failed to represent him as we
should. We are not merely Christ followers; we are his representatives
to others.
2 Corinthians 5:20 We are therefore Christ's ambassadors.
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