I think that each and every one of us has (or at least should have) someone that we look up to. That is someone who we can confide in, and follow as an example. That person could be a friend, family member or spiritual mentor. They are the type person that when you see their lives you say, “I would love to be like them some day” or “I would love to accomplish what they have accomplished with my life”. Often the things that has made their life different are not even noticed by the “naked eye” or the person that is not paying attention, but if you look closely you can see crucial habits, character traits and things in their life that makes the difference. That is exactly what happened recently when a friend sent me an Email.
The Email that he sent me was 27 things that he saw in his dad’s life that made him a great man of God. Since this friend’s dad is also a great friend of mine I can testify that he hit the nail on the head and that you can see that each of these things are what God has used to make a difference. I’m sure be now you are wondering what these 27 things might be. Well here is the list. If each of us were to begin to practice these things in our lives, what a difference it could make.
1. Read your Bible more.
2. Study your Bible more.
3. Think outside the box.
4. Work harder than anyone else.
5. Dream big.
6. Constantly step out on Faith.
7. Maintain your focus.
8. Be flexible.
9. Be merciful (more than you want to)
10. Forgive and Forget.
11. Never think it can’t be done in any place or any time.
12. Set goals and do whatever it takes to accomplish them.
13. Stay close to God.
14. Stay away from Women.
15. Speak with passion.
16. Share your dreams.
17. Don’t quite even when times are tough.
18. Don’t be afraid to change.
19. Be humble.
20. Stick to the Bible.
21. Love people.
22. Expect God to do great things through you.
23. Expect to be hurt.
24. Expect Criticism.
25. See people where they are and where they could be.
26. Be accountable.
27. Help people sacrificially.