Oh the power a big brother holds.
He has the eyes and the faith of a little brother watching his every move. Studying. Taking it in. And trying to be just like him.
Yesterday this was made so much more clear to me. Thomas was jumping up and down in joy over something with the legos. Benjamin was excited it to. He stared with a concentrated look at what Thomas was doing. Then, tried it for himself.
We were puddle jumping, Benjamin wanted to see just what Thomas was doing and then do it. He followed Thomas wherever he went. He tried his hardest to keep up. He ignored my callings, my words and my help. All he wanted was big brother.
Oh Thomas, please be a good leader. Please be one that Benjamin can follow. He will watch what you do and follow that above what I say. Please know that he is watching and love him enough to do always do what is right. Be an example that your little brother can follow.
As I write these words, I know Thomas will fail. I know that the only example we can rightly follow is God. How often am I like Benjamin. I get distracted and fascinated by friends or leaders, that I take my eyes off of God, ignore His wisdom and His calling, just to follow the latest and greatest.
Oh Lord, help! Help me to follow you. Help me to listen to your voice alone. But for when I fail, please give me godly examples to follow!
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