Treating All as Christ

By Abby Searles – Rotary Student of Month

I’ve grown up surrounded by the Lord my entire life, and as I was writing this speech, it occurred to me that my accomplishments aren’t what define my character. My character is decided by how I treat those around me… 

At the beginning of this school year, Dr. Jim Tabor said something that really stood out to me. He stated that we, students of Regis, must treat one another as if they are Christ. And so…I thought about what this means for me as a volleyball captain, a voice on the student council, a publisher to the student body, and as a senior. 

Treating others as if they were Christ means putting their needs above your own, it means congratulating your opponent, it means saying a simple hello to someone you don’t get along with, and overall, it means being self-aware of how your actions affect those around you. 

How often do we forget about forgiveness? How often do we forget that it is everyone’s first shot at life, too? I often think about these questions. And I realize that I have so many leadership opportunities to express to people the importance of treating others as if THEY ARE CHRIST. 

So…if there was one thing that I wanted you to know about me after listening to this speech, it is that I strive to be a disciple of the Lord. I am a woman who cares deeply about her performance, whether academically, on the court, on the stage, among my peers, or within my relationships. I value the opportunities given to me to strengthen my character. I live for a challenge, and I want to achieve amazing things in life! 

So…Thank you so much for the opportunity to speak to you all today. Have a wonderful week and God Bless!!