Whose Am I?

One of our neighbours recently spent three months hammering away making a playhouse. His four-year-old son joined him in this building project and the two worked with gusto. Like father, like son!

As I think of the way this son imitates his father, I wonder if my actions, habits and preferences reflect my heavenly Father. I ask myself if people who know me can recognise something of the Father in me. Do my words and actions show the influence of the Holy Spirit in my life? Does my life reflect the teachings of Jesus? Am I faithful, patient and loving—not just on a good day, but every day?

If my Christianity is ‘real’, I will reflect my Father to the people around me. That’s a big challenge—and responsibility—for each of us.