Imitation

This week I've had a lot going on and my mind has been in a thousand places, so I don't have my typical blog posting this week. What I do have is a 5 yr. old little girl who is completely convinced that she too must draw Joe C. Bean pictures. She has them all over the house! I am so impressed with her because with each attempt she is getting better and better. I love her passion for art! I love that she is my 3rd child because I wouldn't have had the freedom within myself to let my older children express themselves in this way. 

When I was praying and asking God about what to do for this weeks blog I felt He wanted me to share a few things about my life, coffee, and Him.   

My daughters Joe C. Bean drawings

Imitate:

: to make or do something the same way as (something else)

: to do the same thing as (someone)

: to copy (someone's or something's behavior, sound, appearance, etc.)

As you can see, my daughter imitates my drawings. She has been drawn to something that she loves and wants to be as good as me, in doing it. In the Bible we are told to be imitators of God. In order to know how to imitate God we have to know what that looks like, feels like and we need to know who He is. 

I love the translation of the Message:

Watch what God does, and then you do it, like children who learn proper behavior from their parents. Mostly what God does is love you. Keep company with Him and learn a life of love. Observe how Christ loved us. His love was not cautious but extravagant. He didn't love in order to get something from us but give everything of himself to us. Love like that. -Ephesians 5:1&2 

As we get to know God we learn the different attributes/characteristics of God and this helps us to understand who He truly is. Putting it into practice allows us to become a better version of ourselves and more like Him. This takes time and practice!

When I visit roasters I ask questions about their techniques and how they brew their coffee. I'm wanting to imitate them so that I can go home, do the same thing, and have that same great cup of coffee. I am wanting to learn more about how to bring out some of the best character flavors from my beans. Most of the time the process is slow, but the flavor is so much richer and more authentic. This gives me more "joy in my mug", as I start my day!

(((Hugs&Mugs)))