Your Image Or His?

It is said that we were created in His image and that we need to grow into that image. Matthew 5:48 says "Be perfect, therefore as your heavenly father is perfect". I have come to the understanding that I have to grow in love, mercy, and holiness. Trying to love unconditionally is quite a challenge that I am experiencing every day. But there is more to it than just loving. There is trust, honesty, patience. All these things are not out of my reach though. I have grown to love more and more every day. I often have to remind myself of what God has in store for me as my reward in the end. By reflecting on His love and how I came to be in this world, my love for Him grows even stronger. I find that I can become more whole by growing into the best possible version of me that I can. I often find myself looking in the mirror and asking myself "Is this the best me, or can I get better?". The answer is "You can always do better!" So we have to start analyzing ourselves from a deep revelation of what's in my heart.  Is it anger, torment, suffering? Or is it all pure unconditional love? This is the person I find I must become. The lover. No more anger, and hurt. Those feelings are all just satan trying to get a foothold on my life. Once you open that door, the devil rushes right in on you and starts trying to alter your thoughts and feelings towards yourself and others. I can't allow that in my life. I don't have the time for any wickedness in my lfe. I want to be pure and simple in the sight of God. I pray that we can all acheive this. It is definitely a challenge. But the reward in the end is so wonderful! I have something that I love to keep in the forefront of my mind. And that is this "Jesus Christ suffered and died on that cross so I could have an abundant eternal life with Him". I hope that we all can. I f you accept Jesus into your life and read His words, and follow His laws, there is an eternal paradise that will be rewarded to you. I pray that you can the truth in that statement. I know I believe it with all my heart. Good luck on your life's journey! May God bless you and those in your life most abundantly!