Copycat: Finding Our Originality

It all begins with being called ... copycat.

We were born to be copycats. From the age of 4 months, humans copy everything they hear and see. God hardwired us to learn this way. From butterflies to the Beatles, Coca-Cola to Xerox, examples of mimicry are everywhere. Even the Mona Lisa can't hide her smile from being copied. We can't escape from becoming copycats!

What if we embraced our gift of copying instead of refusing to learn from others? For each season of our lives, we are given processes to endure with mentors to see us through. By embracing our ability to copycat others, we become bursting with potential, positioned to pioneer something altogether original. The Bible shows believers how God has been the catalyst igniting countless generations of copycats before us, changing the world in the process. Trusting God sets off a chain reaction of events through His followers, inspiring other copycats to follow.

If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, who will copycat you?