Just Like Him

Written By Betty Predmore

ROMANS 8: 26-39

(July 24)

Have you ever been told you are just like your father? Or your mother?

If I had a dime for every time I have heard this in my life! It is typically my behaviors that are thought to be just like my mother. Those crazy sayings passed down from one generation to another. Perhaps my stubbornness and work ethic. And my hands ... most definitely my hands.

I am more like my father when it comes to my abilities. My father was a writer. I am a writer. My faither played the guitar. I love to play my guitar. My father was a dreamer, so am I.

I see some of these attributes playing out in my own children now. Things about me, and those who came before me, that are written in the expressions of their faces, or the behavior played out in their lives.

I am getting such joy in watching my grandson look and act more like his daddy as he grows from toddler into sweet little boy. His smile reminds me of a smile that melted my heart so many years ago (and still does). His behavior mimics that of both his daddy and his uncle so often that I have to chuckle.

This portion of Paul's letter shows us how we are so like our Father in Heaven. He knew us before we were even born, and he chose us to be like his Son, so that when Jesus came to earth, he would be amongst brothers and sisters.

Those whom he chose, he called. Those whom he called, he gave right standing, and by doing so, gave them glory. That is me! That is you! That is all believers!

Nothing can come against us because we are created by the Father, like the Father. Jesus is there, pleading for us in every situation, and there is no condemnation.

Nothing can ever separate us from the love of Jesus. No matter what we go through in this life, he will be there. Not Satan or any other power from hell can keep us down when we have Jesus.

God looks at us with the same love and protection that he looks at Jesus. He loves us just as he loved Jesus. He pours into us through the Holy Spirit, guiding us and directing us, even in our prayers. Why? Because he created us in his own image. He created us to be Just Like Him.

Betty Predmore

Betty Predmore is a writer, blogger, speaker and ministry leaders. She is the founder of Mom-Sense, Inc., a ministry designed for mentorship, connection and service to women of all life circumstances. Through this ministry, women are encouraged and supported with scripture and life application. Mom-Sense helps women overcome life struggles through small group classes with biblical curriculum, individual counseling, bible studies, and other areas of support.

Betty also directs the Imperial Valley Life Center, which is a non-profit faith-based pro life women’s resource center. She has a passion for saving the unborn and supporting mothers through pregnancy and motherhood.

Betty loves to speak at events, sharing the love of Jesus with other women. She does this through practical life application mingled with God’s word, and sprinkled with humor. Having experienced a broken home, divorce, abuse, grief, single motherhood, blended families, and adoption, she uses the broken places and movement of God in her own life to share His word in an inspiring way. She enjoys sharing her blogs on social media as a way of reaching out on a broader spectrum. Betty has many speaking topics which can be found on her website: www.bettypredmore.com

As an author, she has had the opportunity to impact women and reach deep into their hearts with her words of inspiration and encouragement. Through Pondering Virtue and Whispered Grace, she has created wonderful tools for the woman who is seeking direction in her spiritual walk.

Betty serves on the writing team of A Wife Like Me, and is also a contributor to Moms Encouraging Moms and Gift of Thorns. Her blogs have appeared in several magazine publications throughout the years including Southern Faith Magazine, Purposeful Life, and Aspiring Woman Magazine.

While Betty thrives on her ministry opportunities, her greatest blessings come from being a wife to Jim and a mama to their wonderful collection of children, who bring joy, laughter, and an occasional tear to her days.


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