A few weeks ago I noticed a tree near my house that, as it appeared to me, had changed colors over night. Up until that point, it had been just like all the other trees on that hill. Green, tall and basically just ordinary. Nothing would have set it apart from any of the surrounding trees. But overnight it had gone from being a normal green tree, to a vibrant display of fiery reds and oranges. It was such a sharp contrast to the surrounding trees that you couldn't help but to notice it. It was majestic, regal almost, and you couldn't help but look at it and smile. To this day, it is still the only tree in full bloom and I am drawn to it each and every time I drive by it. I found myself wondering, why just that tree? What made it so special? It looked like it had been personally handpainted by God (which it was). What did that tree have that the others didn't?
It made me start to think that I want to be more like that tree... as a Christian. I want people to see the difference in me. I don't want to be an ordinary Christian -- to look and act like everyone else. I want Christ to illuminate my life the way that tree was illuminated. Can others see that Christ is in me? Can they tell that there is something special or different in not just my outward appearance and the joy in my life, but inside me as well? In my life as a whole??? It's not that I want people to pay attention to me... I just want them to know Christ because of me.
I don't know why God chose me, but I'm so glad. May your Christianity be in full bloom to all those around you today and everyday.
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Great post Beth! I feel the same way. Your Mom and mine were like that, special, illuminating Christ. Such beautiful examples of God's love. My Mom and I had such special talks during her last days. We spoke of your Mom, how she said "if God should heal me or call me home I am a winner." She won the race! I can see them both laughing in heaven! We can do it Beth! We can be like our Mom's. :) Love you...and hugs
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