Measuring up.

i've heard SO MANY times in my life about how we're supposed to live our lives being a "Christ-like" as i possibly can.

i'm not feeling it.

Lately, i've found myself comparing myself to so the "losers" of the Bible.  You know who i'm talking about, right?  Those people God put in the Bible purely as a means to teach us from the perspective of "don't let this happen to you".

Now, i can say with great confidence that at least i haven't pulled the crap they have.  i can take comfort in that thought, true.  However, my owns failings and shortcomings are looming GREATLY during this holiday season.  As we are supposed to be feeling all that "Christmas cheer", i'm not sure i am.

Too many mistakes.  Too many f-ups.  Too many things that just keep showing me i am SOOOOO far from being "Christ-like".

Maybe that's the point.  i know THAT'S what Jesus was brought to the world for.  To help/heal those of us that just aren't "feeling it".

So, until that Christmas feeling arrives, i'll just have to take refuge in the stable, in the manger, in Christ. Maybe, JUST maybe, then i'll be able to get back on the Christ-like wagon.

Thank you, God, for your patience in me.

laters.