Ephesians 5:1-2 NLT

Imitate God, 

therefore, 

in everything you do, because you are his dear children.

Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. 

He loved us and offered himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God.

Ephesians 5:1-2 NLT

As a new year kicks in some people like to hold a word for the year, some commit to making changes (resolutions), some go to a favourite verse or Bible passage that has been meaningful, some to writers and thinkers to inspire or encourage us e.g. this one from Rainer Maria Rilke;

"And now we welcome the new year. 

Full of things that have never been."

If nothing has leapt out at you in the first few days of 2025, then perhaps these words from Paul will be helpful:

Imitate God in everything you do.

And why?

Because we are His dear children.

We are Beloved.

We Belong.

We are Accepted.

We are Enough.

What does imitating God look like in 2025?

Love.

Loving others. 

Loving others because we are Loved, Accepted, Enough. 

We already are. 

From that firm foundation we can step into 2025 one day at a time, knowing it is full of things that have never been, knowing we are held as dear children, and there is nothing that can separate us from that.

Nothing.

#2025

#youareBeloved