Just like God.

     Most children will tell you that when they grow up they want to be just like dad. A little girl might want to be just like mom. They see their parents and love them, and want to be just like them. Likewise we as God's children should aspire to be just like Him as well. 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 (Eph 5:1-2 NIV). We have the example of Christ set before us, His love for us went the full distance. We are called to follow in His steps, to love one another as christ has loved us. God is love, and He desires each one of us to love as well. Let's be imitators of our heavenly Father, as we love those around us!