Are You Imitating God?

Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children. Ephesians 5:1

Are you an imitator of God? Do you want to be more like Him daily? Do you do things on a regular basis to become more Christlike? Hopefully you answered yes to these questions. 

Things to do to imitate God are to not stir up battles with others say over politics. Maybe turning the other cheek in an argument even though you know you are right. Avoiding intentional conflict. Respect those in authority. Do not feed your mind on things that are not ‘above’ or in other words a steady diet of negativity spewed forth on national news. Go out of your comfort zone to help someone. Think of others more highly than yourself. Pray for those who abuse you or do not like you. Seek peace with all men. 

That should get you thinking about ways to emulate Christ each day. You may be in enemy territory on a regular basis say in your office, at school, or even in your home. Stand always for the truth. Pray for the Holy Spirit to reveal himself to those who aren’t there yet so to speak. Don’t act spiritually self righteous. Love one another. 

PRAYER: This is the day the Lord has made I will rejoice and be glad in it. I pray for those agitators who try to stir up hate and confusion to come to know you and love you and stop acting wickedly. I pray to have the courage to always be an imitator of Christ. In Jesus’ name. Amen.