A Child Loved by Him

"Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children." (Ephesians 5:1)

As a chosen disciple of Jesus, I am to go about my day imitating God. I am to keep in mind that I am like a child loved by him. How does this affect my outlook on the day? Imitating God means what? Loving others - all others? Being patient with everyone? Putting others' interests first? What does being a beloved child mean? Being less controlling of the details of my day? More trusting of my Father? Less scheming and planning every last detail?

1. As an ambassador of God your King, how can you imitate God today?

2. How would your thinking change today if you remembered that God loves you as his child?

-- Charlie