S.O.A.P. for 03/30/3009 Holy Example

S: Psalm 71: 7+8
My life is an example to many, because You have been my strength and protection. That is why I can never stop praising you; I declare Your glory all the day long.

O: Everything I do...my words, deeds, moods, and actions are visible to many people, each and every day, and they set an example for those around me of the depth that God's presence has in my life.

A: I must remind myself at all times that all I do is a reflection of God in my life, and I have a HUGE responsibility in that I also have very young eyes looking to me to see what that should look like. I must figure out how to keep myself accountable and always show my devotion to Him so that I can be a GOOD example for those who would learn from me, or even simply be affected by the presence of my life in theirs.

P: Father God,
Help me to always keep You close so that all I do is a good reflection, a good example of Your influence ON me and IN me. Let it complete me so that You pour out of every orifice, showing everyone that You are a part of me, and I of You...That all I do is because of You, and all I have is because of You. Let me emote that in such a way that is an appealing thing, a magnetic thing, that would draw those around me to also want to walk in Your ways. I pray Lord, that I never act as a hypocrite, and never accidentally push someone away from You because of my example.
I pray that not only this applies to random people in my life, but more importantly , to my children, who will one day make these choices for themselves, and I can only hope and pray that You have enabled me to pave the way that they may have an even stronger, better relationship with You. I pray that through me and the way I live, they can experience an even better walk with You, giving You all the Glory, and living in ways that make You proud!

In Jesus Name
Amen

I wanna be just like You,
Cause (they) wanna be just like me.
I wanna be a holy example
For (their) innocent eyes to see.
Let me be a living bible Lord,
That my little (boys) can read...
I wanna be just like You
Cause (they) want to be like me..

*Phillips Craig and Dean*