A Little More Like Jesus,  by Zach Williams and illustrated by Lisa Molloy

“Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us…” Hebrews 12:1 (English Standard Version)

The right way is usually not the easy way, and we KNOW this as adults.  Doing and saying the right thing in the midst of conflict or a certain politcal climate can be challenging. And responding as believers can be even more challenging…..for adults as well as for our children.

As Christians, our responses to challenges that involve people should look different from what the world proposes.  We are told in God’s Word to live differently, radically, and to love our enemies, to pray for those who persecute us, to forgive, and to be a light in the darkness.    We are challenged to allow Jesus to be our role model and to live sacrificially.

As we parent, this is something to keep in mind as we coach our children through making choices and solving problems.   The mindset of being a humble servant, a kind friend who puts others first is not one that our children are going to learn unless we teach it intentionally.

Zach Williams’s song, A Little Less Like Me speaks of this idea…of being more like Jesus and being less like “me”.  Here are some of the lyrics:

… Oh, I have days I lose the fight
Try my best but just don’t get it right
Where I talk a talk that I don’t walk
And miss the moments right before my eyes

… Somebody with a hurt that I could have helped
Somebody with a hand that I could have held
When I just can’t see past myself
Lord, help me be

… A little more like mercy, a little more like grace
A little more like kindness, goodness, love, and faith
A little more like patience, a little more like peace
A little more like Jesus, a little less like me

… Yeah, there’s no denying I have changed
‘Cause I’ve been saved from who I used to be
But even at my best, I must confess
I still need help to see the way You see

(Lyrics, Less Like Me)

I was looking up children’s books that may teach this idea of living like Jesus-  and I honestly had no idea that Zach Williams had written a book based on his song!  How precious that this beautiful song has given birth to a book that we can use to lead our littles in living like Jesus, in making wise decisions.  As Christians, we are called to do things God’s way, not the easy way.  We are called to run a race, a race towards truth and purity.   We’re called to run with endurance, indicating that strength and perseverance will be needed.  This is not the simplest way…. but it’s the right way. 

As we BOOK TIME WITH OUR KIDS, let’s give them strategies to solve problems the way Jesus would want us to.  It’s an eternal perspective that may require more effort and self-control.   It’s not easy to teach because it’s not easy to live out.  I know I personally need help with both living it out and modeling it….so yes, I ordered the book.

A Little More Like Jesus, Zach Williams

Galatians 5:13 (NIV): You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love.

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