Footprints

This picture is a little dark but I think it gets my point across.

This picture was taken during one of our snows this year. You can see the outline of footprints.

This past month my husband has been talking about "Holy Habits " and this week his title "The Example We Set Matters" and he used the scripture Luke 17:1-5. I began to think of examples of people that have been positive and negative in my life. I like to focus on the positive but do know that those negative ones have a lasting impact as well.I wanted to share a few:

1. My mom who stuck with a bad situation and loved my dad even though he was unlovable and saw him come to know and Love the Lord.

2. My youth pastors wife, Terri who taught me the importance of making your husband feel special and that in marriage that is good.

3. My friends Gail and Kelly for encouraging me to have my own interest and to have fun.

4. My friend Phyllis who taught me what a DEEP Love for the Lord looks like and for encouraging me to use my gifts and for loving me when I was not so lovely.

5. My grandmother who taught me what a gently spirit looks like.

6. My friends Lynn and Kim that have taught me what a serious prayer life looks like.

These are just a few , but It got me to thinking....what kind of example am I being.

What kind of influence will I leave on my kids, and those around me?

Am I teaching my kids to love their man? To be content? To be faithful at their job? To be a good mother? To be a good student? To love God's word?

Am I being faithful with the things that God has in trusted me with?

Am I taking care of those around me? My Home? My job?

I don't want to be the person that causes others to sin or stumble that is talked about in this passage when one day God will look at them and say "Woe to that person."

So I am trying to be more self-aware and as the scripture says in verse three "Watch yourselves" and I am looking at where I am at in my walk with the Lord.

Am I growing? Are my words encouraging? Do they point others to Christ? Am I making the most of every opportunity that I am given?

These are just a few of the thoughts that have been circling my mind the last few days.

I ask myself would someone want to walk where I have been, Are my footprints making a difference!