Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children; and walk in love, just as Christ also loved you and gave Himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God as a fragrant aroma.
Ephesians 5:1-2

A couple weeks ago, my husband came up to me and said, “she emulates you.” I was a little confused. He explained that our little girl had been copying me while he put her to bed. She was saying “I don’t feel well” and I had said that to her earlier that day.

Our little one is a tape recorder. She is a mimic to anything and everything around her. She copies my movements, my words, her brothers’ actions and attitudes. I have noticed it more since my husband’s comment.

But it has been a reminder that I have needed. I always have little eyes watching what I am doing or saying or acting.

I don’t know about you…but I feel inadequate so often. I lose my temper. I yell, and slam things. I have really been struggling with my anger this year and it is becoming evident in my children.

They are some of the sweetest kids, but they have anger like no other…well… no… like me. I was convicted at the statement “she emulates you.” Because I have fallen short of my kids, and I don’t want them to follow my example.

But then I realize I am not following the example of the One who gave me these kids. The One who gave me the Holy Spirit so I could follow His example. All to point my kids and those around me toward Him.

I have let my heart lead me instead of letting the Lord lead me. It is hard to release the control I want to have in my life, but I need to. I need to be a shadow of Christ here on earth. I need to be attached to Him so when people, and my kids see me they see Christ.

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Your Monday Moment

Who is your shadow?

Whose shadow are you trying to follow?

As you look at the shadows of things around you this week, think of how we are called to be Christ’s shadow. Move as He moves. Live as He lives. Those around you will notice. The lives you interact with will be impacted.