Devotion
Who do you look up to?
David Jacobs

Comparing myself to my parents and other people that I looked up to often made me feel like a failure. It took me much longer to start a family than my parents, and this was tied somewhat to my constant comparison of my own potential children to my parent's children. What if I was not as good a parent as they were? How could I cope with that?

I later learned that this was a foolish line of thinking. Having good role models to compare and emulate is incredibly valuable. Without them, it is very hard to understand the process involved with getting to where you want to go.

Out of all the people that we could compare ourselves to, who would be the most difficult to live up to? The answer is Christ, of course. However, attempting to emulate the Son of God is surely the best person we could ever aspire to be. We also have the Holy Scriptures to guide us, the word of God and teachings of Jesus to assist us along our spiritual path. We will surely never be as sinless and good as Christ, but there is no better person to compare ourselves to and aspire to be.

Prayer

My Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. I thank you, O Lord, for showing me the way; the way to a righteous path; the way to your heavenly kingdom. Grant me the courage and wisdom to walk that path, for each step is a victory as I get closer to you. I pray this in the name of the Father, and of the son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.