Be an Imitator of God

Today’s Verse: “Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of
love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to
God” (Ephesians 5:1-2, NIV).

Today’s Word:
Have you ever spent time with a small child or baby and had them mimic your every sound or
action? To them it’s a fun game, but internally they are learning by watching and copying
everything you do. They just watch and do the same thing. That’s because we are all prewired
to be imitators.
Just like little children, we are all still imitators. So many people today end up imitating what
they see in the world, on TV, in the news and magazines. But scripture tells us that we are to
be imitators of God and follow His example of love.
If you need to change your actions today, change what you are imitating. All you have to do is
simply change your focus. The more you focus on the Word, the more you will imitate God.
And when you do things God’s way, you will get God’s results—peace, joy and blessing all
the days of your life!

Prayer for Today: Father God, I choose to put You first place in my life and imitate You. I set
aside the things of the world and invite You to search my heart and mind. Give me Your heart
of love and let me be an example of Your goodness. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.