When I grow up, I want to be more like Jesus.  I want to be able to do and say the right thing at all times, not just sometimes.  Be trusted and filled with compassion for others in a way that puts my love for them over my love for myself. 

When love prevails, everything seems to fall into place.  The moment it is taken out of the equation, everything seems to fall apart.  It is very simple to say one lives with love, but it takes patience and self-control.

My actions must follow my desire to live with love.  1 Corinthians 12:31-13:8 is a guide that tells us the recipe for success.  The verse warns against being prideful.  Something I strive to eliminate, but there are times when I stop my mind from wandering in that direction.

I am not walking with love if I am boasting about myself, speaking poorly of others, or feeling envious.  There’s no room for keeping track of things done wrong and no reason to be quick to anger.             

Corinthians tells us that we can have a beautiful, strong, true faith, but it needs to be combined with love.  We can serve and have a giving heart, but it must be done with love.

When love takes over, it is no longer about me.  Kindness prevails, and hope is restored.  Love, compassion, and trust are the foundation.   

Over the last few years, I have been asked countless times what I want to do next.  I know the answer, but have not disclosed it to many.  The question often catches me off guard because I am doing what I want to do. 

What I want to do is serve Jesus, and what I want to be is more like him.   

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