The One Role Model

"Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children." -Ephesians 5:1 (NIV)

There are many people that are presented to young people as role models.  Often the role models presented are the famous, the athletically gifted, or other public figures.  Sometimes we may also look to family, friends, or teachers as role models.  All of these role models may be positive influences, but there is one role model for all of us that should rise above any of these people!

God is a role model to which we can all aspire.  While we will never be perfect or powerful as He is, we can strive to follow His example.  In order to follow God's example, we must learn from Him and about Him.  We can learn by reading and studying His Word, by talking and listening to Him, and by learning from other believers.  After we learn about Him and His will for our lives, then we must make every attempt to follow and act on what we have learned.  By making God our role model and following Him, we can further His Kingdom and make the world a better place!

Make God your role model!

Prayer:
Dear God-
Thank You for the examples that You have shown me in Your word.  Help me to make You my role model, to listen to You, and to put Your will into action in my life.  Through Jesus I pray, amen.