verseoftheday

Ephesians 5:1-2 ESV ...be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us... Give something up? Give myself up? But shouldn't I have it all? And have it now? Isn't that the message of our culture? This picture of God's grace, Jesus giving himself up for you and me...this is our example, our model...but none of it has anything to do with obligation or rules...just love. Love that is oriented towards others... #walkinlove #lovepeople

Ephesians 5:2 AMP And walk in love, [esteeming and delighting in one another]... This book is written to the church. At church how good am I at esteeming people there? Or do I take the easy route and am critical of the pastor or Elders or worship leader or the person who sings of key (haha that's probably me) or the person who can't make coffee how I like it... Do I delight in the people at my church? ( Comparison is the thief of joy) If I can't "walk in love" at my church how can I do it anywhere else? Could 2015 simply be a year to extend grace and choose to walk in love? #choose #grace #walkinlove #lovepeople

Ephesians 5:1-2 AMP THEREFORE BE imitators of God [copy Him and follow His example], as well-beloved children [imitate their father]. And walk in love... His example is the one to follow...we can do no better than to copy Him. Creative Giving Sustaining Sacrificing Redeeming Loving #walkinlove #choose