"Be With Him To Become Like Him"

Episode TitleBe With Him to Become Like Him Kingdom Corner Reading Room📖 Episode SummaryOn this first day of spring, we step into a new section of Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer—“Become Like Him.”In this episode, Matt explores a sobering yet life-giving truth: You are becoming someone… whether you realize it or not.Drawing from the ancient wisdom of St. Benedict, the imagery of the skull, and the reality of our mortality, this episode calls us to live with eternity in view.Because in the end, what matters most is not what we achieved— but who we became.🌱 Key ThemeSpiritual formation is not optional—it is inevitable. The only question is: 👉 Who (or what) is forming you?🔑 Key TakeawaysApprenticeship to Jesus has three movements:Be with HimBecome like HimDo as He didWe are always being formedThrough habitsRelationshipsThoughtsEnvironmentResponses to lifeThe reality of death clarifies lifeLife is shortTime is preciousEternity mattersTwo kinds of virtues:Resume virtues → what we achieveEulogy virtues → who we becomeFormation is directionalToward love, beauty, and ChristlikenessOr toward distortion, hardness, and decayYou are becoming a personNot static… but shaped dailyNot accidental… but formed intentionally or passively🧠 Core Insight“The question is not—are you being formed? The question is—who are you becoming?”📜 Key References & InfluencesPracticing the Way — John Mark ComerThe Rule of St. BenedictDavid Brooks — Resume vs. Eulogy VirtuesC.S. Lewis — trajectory of the soulDallas Willard — formation and the “way” we choose🔥 Memorable MomentsThe skull on the desk as a daily reminder: “Don’t waste your life.”The contrast between:Distraction-driven culturevs. intentional spiritual formationThe observation of elderly lives:People often become either deeply loving…or deeply bitter💭 Reflection QuestionsWho am I becoming right now?What habits are shaping my life daily?Am I living for my resume… or my eulogy?What distractions are quietly forming me?How intentionally am I arranging my life around becoming like Jesus?🙏 Closing ThoughtLife is not drifting—it is forming. Every moment is shaping you into someone.So live with eternity in view… and become a person of love through Jesus.📅 What’s NextTuesday: Kingdom People in the Pages of History (Continuing the Courage ARC)Next Reading Room Episode: Diving deeper into Spiritual Formation Defined📣 ConnectLearn more and explore devotional resources: 🌐 significanceacademy.com✨ Signature CloseLive with purpose. Walk with Him. Become like Him.Good day, good day.