Trying to Be More Like Christ

I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death.
Philippians 3:10

I think a little differently about ministry and spreading the Gospel. I'm not going to go shouting through the streets, or forcing the Gospel on those who are not ready to hear it. I don't mean to criticize these enthusiastic approaches, it's just not my style. I think it's our responsibility to be as Christ-like as we can. We're called to express our joys (the hope we have in Jesus) and use even our little everyday actions to glorify God. The trend of WWJD? bracelets is past it's prime, but it's still the best question to ask when faced with a tough situation.
What would Jesus do? Would He look past appearance to the heart? Would He forgive 70x7 times the man who wronged Him? Would He put the needs of others before His own? Would He give His life for those who did nothing to deserve forgiveness? Would He take up the cross for you?
Jesus did all of these things. He sufferred for us. So what is a part of being more like Christ? Sufferring. "the fellowship of sharing in His sufferings..." In order to be like our Savior, we have to accept the hardships that come our way. It's easy to wish away challenges, but as one of my favorite songs says "God gave s mountains so we could learn how to climb." If we cling to our Lord, He will give us the strength we need. Talk to Jesus. He's been there. Suffering is essential for us to Truly KNOW Christ and the awesome power of His resurrection.