So, this morning I wake up and go to the bathroom and get ready like I do every morning. THIS morning was a little different I did a few things before going and getting ready and looking in the mirror, but when I finally went downstairs to get ready I looked in the mirror and SCREAMED!! AGH! I LOOK LIKE A LION WITH BLACK EYES! "Yikes" I thought. I asked myself in the mirror "How on earth does Darrel find you attractive?" of course, my husband thought I was saying something to him and he answered "YES?" I began to laugh, and started getting "presentable" but as I was getting ready I was also thinking, while looking at my reflection, who else am I reflecting? Being a Christian I am reflecting Christ! Just like all my other fellow brothers and sisters! But am I really reflecting Him or am I reflecting Caitlin? Do I draw attention to myself? Or do I bring attention to GOD? Do I want people to compliment me or my Savior? Am I wearing something that would bring honor to my husband and to my God, or am i wearing something that represents my "not so" body?
I begin to think more about it, and how important it is to represent and be a "Christ-like" image! You are the only Bible people see, and I would much rather people compliment how I shine for my Savior then how awesomely that shirt looks on me! (Awesomely? Is that even a word?) Some people may think that this only applies to women, but actually applies to men too!
Now dont get me wrong, I believe in looking nice and I actually quite enjoy getting all "dazzled" (Dazzled? am I making up words? Oh who cares this is my blog) , but when I focus more on myself then Jesus something is completely not "Fair"
I hope I was able to make your noggins think a little more then they already have to today!
Happy Reading and God Bless
Caitlin
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Follow the Leader
Me and my wonderful husband was reading in our "Love Dare" book about leaders.
Being a leader is very important and plays an important role on its followers, but what we also learned was if someone who is under the leaders position falls or fails to do something, then the wrath always is put back on to the leader. The leader always takes the blame and punishment, right? Well being a wife, and he is the husband, he takes the role and leadership as husband. So if me or any wife falls or fails (which we women know were not perfect, but come close) our husband takes the blame. He is the one who is responsible for us. I would sure hate it, if I was to stumble and cause blame and guilt and bad image towards my husband. I guess I never really thought about until recently how true that is! What about as Christians and someone sees us stumble or fall, how does that make God look? Good thing God loves us enough to forgive us and pick us back up and give us another chance! AND GOOD thing husbands do too! So my challenge for today, is to strive to become a better wife and a better Christian, because I am representing more then just myself! :)
God Bless and Happy Reading,
Caitlin Grace
Being a leader is very important and plays an important role on its followers, but what we also learned was if someone who is under the leaders position falls or fails to do something, then the wrath always is put back on to the leader. The leader always takes the blame and punishment, right? Well being a wife, and he is the husband, he takes the role and leadership as husband. So if me or any wife falls or fails (which we women know were not perfect, but come close) our husband takes the blame. He is the one who is responsible for us. I would sure hate it, if I was to stumble and cause blame and guilt and bad image towards my husband. I guess I never really thought about until recently how true that is! What about as Christians and someone sees us stumble or fall, how does that make God look? Good thing God loves us enough to forgive us and pick us back up and give us another chance! AND GOOD thing husbands do too! So my challenge for today, is to strive to become a better wife and a better Christian, because I am representing more then just myself! :)
God Bless and Happy Reading,
Caitlin Grace
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