It has been very interesting over the years. During childhood, I frequently heard how much I "look just like my Dad" in my features and build yet I have "Mom's fair skin and blue eyes." (And they were/are exactly right!) Strangers often commented that they knew exactly who I was because I looked so much like my Dad and Mom.
This now happens in my family. Usually each week....even three times today...I hear "You must be Rachel's Mom! You all look so much alike." (Poor, dear Rachel!) We also hear how much Micah looks like his Dad...or how Rachel resembles her Ohio relatives in build or how much Micah is built like the Huffmans. However it is perceived, people notice family similarities whether in appearance, abilities or other traits.
I began thinking. I wonder how much I resemble my Heavenly Father. How much is He seen in my choices, words, actions, attitude and life? Do I reflect Him at all? Additionally, if I verbally claim to belong to Him, do I represent Him in how I treat others whether friends, family, strangers, wounded lives, shattered souls or the brokenhearted? Does what I say match what I do? Is it possible for someone to observe my life and know exactly who I am because I authentically and consistently resemble Him? Sadly, my life displays more about my choices than the One I claim to love and follow. May His love, grace, mercy, truth and hope become more obvious traits in my life each step of my remaining journey.♥~thl
"This is how we know that we love the children of God: by loving God and carrying out His commands." 1 John 5: 2
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