I Believe. by Rachael

I Believe. by Rachael - February 2016 Scholarship Essay

As I reflect upon the knowledge I have of past leadership, I wanted to meet someone incredible like Abraham Lincoln or perhaps Thurgood Marshall. But, the more I thought about it, the more I realized that there is one person who I would do anything to meet. Jesus Christ. Now, I know that all religions are different and most people don’t even believe in Christ, but I do. I believe in Christ.
If I could meet Jesus Christ, I would ask him to hold me. I’m human. I make mistakes; over and over again. And naturally, I start to torture my mind with thoughts of failure. I like to think that it’s impossible for me to change, but then I would have Christ. He could be there to hold me, and comfort me, and to remind me that I can change and I can do it. He atoned for my sins, so that I can become whole. Peaceful. A better person.
If I could meet Jesus Christ, I would silently observe him. I would watch the way he clothes the needy and feeds the poor. I would look into his eyes and try to mimic the love that burns in them. I would bite my tongue as he does, and only speak with kindness. And when he see’s someone who is an outcast and not accepted, I would follow him to take care of that person. I would hope and pray that I could see with the eyes the he has, that I would not judge because it’s not my job, and that I would help nurse back the ill.
If I could meet Jesus the Christ, I would wash his feet. I would make him food and ask for his forgiveness for my unworthiness. I would cry and ask for another chance. I would ask for an easier way to do things. Jesus Christ would pick me up, look me in the eyes, and tell me he loves me. He would tell me to repent and go forward in my life. He would wash my feet. He would make me food. He would love me.
Jesus Christ is an example to all good leaders, whether or not anyone realizes it. The difference is, I can’t meet Abe or Thurgood. Not in this life. But I can meet Christ. I can know Him now. I will follow his example. I will observe the miracles he performs in my everyday life through other people. I can have a second chance. I believe in Christ.