define

i started thinking this morning about what shapes me. i got the idea from some of the devotions written by Sarah in the scooper for reality. they were all about what makes you who you are, what defines and shapes you. one of my favorite passages from one of my two favorite books of the Bible was used by Sarah, that being Ephesians 5:1. "be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children".

it made me think how much of an imitator of God i am, or better put how much i strive to be. this just a part of our calling, but a part that should overshadow all other parts. and from this should flow all other parts of our calling. we have to make a conscious effort to do this. remember, we are by nature sinful creatures. this is a daily struggle. over the years i have come to find what i now call obvious. the more i surround myself with things and people that are in line with God, the more in line with God i will be.

so i join Sarah in asking what defines you? what are you surrounding yourself with that shapes and molds you? is it worth it in the end?