Contagious Words and Actions

But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ . . . (Philippians 3:20, NIV)

Good Morning!

You and I repeatedly use specific words and actions that reflect our identity. Throughout the years of life we refine these details until people identify a specific word or behavior as a part of our identity. Accordingly, there are individuals who watch, listen, connect, and imitate the specific way we talk and act. Has anyone adopted your “signature” way(s)? That's a big WOW! I mean seriously . . . talk about power! For good and unfortunately not so good, our signature words and behavior are recorded into the minds and hearts of other individuals. And . . . this is a big AND . . . our specific signature words and/or behavior may be reflected in their life and subsequently recorded into the lives of others in their life circle. Yikes! Words and actions are contagious!

The Apostle Paul communicated the need to reflect or imitate Christ . . . as Christ-followers . . . citizens of heaven. Christ-followers develop a Christ-like perspective, focusing beyond the circumstances on the earth to the presence and power of Christ.

Becoming more like Christ is a continual transformational process made through the power of the Spirit. The reflection of Christ is actually seen within our attitudes, words, and actions as we move through the process of studying, surrendering, and integrating the ways of Christ within our being. The Apostle Paul explained: “And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord's glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. (2 Corinthians 3:18, NIV).”

Your words and actions are contagious!
Enter into an on-going transformational process of your words and actions.
Be still to know God’s presence.
Slowly read today’s scripture.
Let the Word of God settle into your mind and heart.
Center your thoughts on Christ.
Reflect the Truth.
Let others "catch" the Christ-like words and behavior reflected in your life.

Learning with you to spread the contagious words and actions of Christ,
Kerrie
(All devotions written by Kerrie Palmer ©2007 All Rights Reserved)