I Want To Be Like You!

Good morning Papa,

I have to chuckle, my Father God, as I can only picture you with that slightly amused look on your face, shaking your head in dismay as another of your children in the middle of visiting with you allowed Satan to sidetrack.

One moment I am praying for the inspiration for Sunshine, then the next, I’m on my phone checking the weather because I need to know how to dress today because I’m helping Mychal in his “Just Pho” booth. Oh, the coffee gals had a chat last night I missed! The next thing I’m watching, a stupid Netflix commercial because Barbie and Barbie are hitting NY!!! Whatever Barbie and Barbie are, and when did she become plural? The bigger question is why was I even watching it in the first place?

It happens that fast, Lord, distractions leading away from you! Satan and his army of minions never, ever, ever cease. As soon as you tapped my shoulder and uh-hmmm’d me, I immediately saw what had just happened, sheepishly I set down my phone, and I began praising You and your Holy name. That gets rid of the minions real fast…

I want to be like you Lord, I just started reading Proverbs this morning and it’s always good for making one think. I want to talk like you, walk like you, see as you see. Right now, all I can hear is Baloo singing to Moglee in “The Jungle Book.”

The chorus sings like this, “I wanna be like you, I wanna talk like you, walk like you too. You’ll see it’s true, someone like me, can learn to be, like someone like you.” What a perfect song to sing to you, Lord!

Lord Jesus, thank you for putting this song in my head and heart because it’s true, through you we grow and become more like you! I speak these words and will remember to sing them as I walk my daily walk.

Holy Spirit, fill me to overflowing with your fruit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

Could you help me? Lord, to see others as you see them, not as the world has taught us to see. I want to be a better version of myself, and I thank you each day for the changes we are making. I want to make a change Lord, show me where you would have me go, what you would have me to do, and whom you want me to notice.

Could you help me remember each morning? to dress in your armor so that I am geared and prepared for any battle. I carry the shield of faith and wield the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of you God! Keep me strong and protected, for I am one of your warriors! In your glorious name Lord Jesus, I pray, Amen!

My hope for you today is a spring in your step and a song in your spirit…even if it’s a wonderful song sung by a tremendous big blue bear! Be blessed today, and thank you for joining me. 🥰