Written by Brian Morykon, a contemporary writer.
Becoming more like Jesus. This doesn’t mean your life will externally look like a first-century robe-wearing Jewish man. It does mean that your life—as a plumber, pastor, teacher, knowledge worker, or full-time parent—becomes ever more permeated with the rhythms, actions, and reactions Jesus would have if he were you. That last idea, living your life as Jesus would if he were you, is one I’ve heard to the point of overfamiliarity. But it revolutionized the way I think about being a disciple today. Even now, if I take the time to chew and digest that picture through my imagination—Jesus working my job, Jesus raising my kids—I feel nourished by what life can be. Nourished… and sometimes discouraged. The Enemy always distorts what’s good. Thinking about how Jesus would live our life may lead to shame if we focus on the distance between where we are and where we want to be (or, ought to be, if our thoughts are mired in measurements). But the Holy Spirit invites us to focus on Jesus and the mystery that he’s in us and already at work. Jesus is with us to guide and teach. He is patient and ready to forgive. He is able—with our cooperation—to unbend us so that his actions and words bubble up naturally from our hearts.
Prayer:
Written by Cheryce Rampersad, contemporary Christian author and contributor to the ChristiansTT prayer website.
Draw near Oh Lord, as I step out today into this unholy land. Let each and every step I take be a step closer to You as I begin the journey of thinking and acting as my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen!
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