I have noticed our, now, three-year-old exhibiting my mannerisms, which isn't necessarily a good thing. I have a tendency to say, "Goodness," or "My goodness," when things aren't going exactly according to my plans. He has picked this up.
I can also see him doing some of my gestures, trying to walk the way I walk, sitting the way I sit, even trying to eat the way I eat. It is rather humbling, and scary, to see him mimic me. I really need to be a good example.
Today's word is one I have probably used before but it has really been on my mind lately. It is Titus 2:7, and today we will use the North American Standard Bible (NASB), which reads, "In all things show yourself to be an example of good deeds, with purity in doctrine, dignified."
I need to be a good example in all things. Those around me, especially our little ones, need to see a good example from me. How are they going to learn to give if they see me try to hoard everything? How are they ever going to learn to share if they don't see me do the same? And, it goes much deeper than that.
They need to see my example in how I eat, how I exercise, how I treat others, how I read my Bible, how I study GOD'S message, how I respond to negativity, how I correct bad behavior in myself and in others. There is so much they will learn from me; they need to see JESUS displayed through me. In ALL things I need to show myself a good example.
Be Blessed,
Mickey T
No comments:
Post a Comment