When you were young you watched your parents and tried to mimic their expressions, styles, walk, talk, etc. Now, you may have children or grandchildren of your own, and you notice them putting their elbow on the table and resting their chin on their hand like you do. Or when your teen is driving and reacts to a situation, and you see yourself in them. What about you notice you say the same thing to your kids that your parents said to you when you were a certain age.
Imitating your parents has been a long standing tradition. It’s a tradition that should continue for us all until we leave this earth. But not just any parent, our Ultimate Parent…God. In Ephesians 5:1-2a it says, “Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children. 2 Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ.”
When I read these verse, I was reminded of the country song, “Watching you” by Rodney Atkins. I love it! While viewing the video tonight for this journal entry, I even teared up watching it thinking about my children and how I want and need to imitate my Heavenly Father more.
Enjoy the video and enjoy imitating Christ. Let’s be more like Him!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqYUns2YQik
Blessings to you!
