Truth? Ephesians 5 beat me up this week. I was decked with that first verse. Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. I sat and stared at that verse and really could only think of the times that I've been a poor copy of me, not a reproduction of my Heavenly Papa. How could Paul even think that imitating God is even possible for those of us who work and drive children to appointments and sweep the kitchen floor for the third time today. Until I began thinking of what it meant to be His dear child. You know how you laugh at the silly things your kiddos say? And think that the dancing toddler is adorable? And put their pictures on the buffet or the refrigerator or anywhere you can find a place? That's how God looks at us. Beyond that--there is a new reality. He planted His own life, His DNA, deep in our hearts and well, we actually ARE becoming an imitator of God. Just like our physical genetics determine how we look, His Spirit has given us the potential to become just like Him. Turning back to Him, realizing He has already provided me with what I need, that was the turning point in my week. Now I can look at Paul's list of "to-do's" and start making plans to proceed. -Jan
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