In His Image

So far this week (and yes, I realize that it is only Tuesday), I have experienced some pretty stressful situations. At first, I had to hold back my tears as I realized that things were not going as planned. Then, I realized that I was reacting in such an immature way. How selfish am I to be so concerned about how everything was affecting me when in reality, I needed to adjust and turn to God. As I began to pray and think about everything that was going on, the conclusion that I continuously came to was this: you are made in MY image. A few words, but words that mean so much. If I am to be the image of Christ, how should I respond to situations? Should I lash out and take all of my anger out on the other person? Or, should I show them compassion and understanding, but at the same time, setting boundaries and loving the other person? The latter answer was the one that kept coming to my mind. It occurred to me that all of this went beyond forgiveness as well. It was more than just forgiving other people and giving second chances. It came down to whether or not my actions would match my beliefs. If we are not Christ to those around us, then how can we expect Christ to work through us and permeate our every being? Today, I want to follow in His steps and radiate His image.