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\u201cO<\/b>ur actions reflect our relationship with God.\u201d<\/b><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

1<\/sup><\/i>Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him. 2<\/sup>By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments. 3<\/sup>For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1<\/strong> John 5:1-3<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 <\/b>3 <\/sup>Here\u2019s how we can be sure that we\u2019ve truly come to know God: if we keep his commands.4 <\/sup>If someone claims, \u201cI have come to know God by experience,\u201d yet doesn\u2019t keep God\u2019s commands, he is a phony and the truth finds no place in him. 5 <\/sup>But the love of God will be perfected within the one who obeys God\u2019s Word.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 John 2:3-5 (TPT)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Therefore become imitators of God [copy Him and follow His example], as well-beloved children [imitate their father]; 2 <\/sup>and walk continually in love [that is, value one another\u2014practice empathy and compassion, unselfishly seeking the best for others], just as Christ also loved you and gave Himself up for us, an offering and sacrifice to God [slain for you, so that it became] a sweet fragrance.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ephesians 5:1-2 (AMP<\/strong>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We become like those we spend time with. We can pick up mannerisms, habits and attitudes from people just by being with them over time. That is why our relationship with God is so important. When we spend time with Him we will start to display His character. Our faith will grow. Our words will change. Our lives will become a mirror image of Him and others will see Him in us. Who do people see when they look at you? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

 <\/b>Victory Decision<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I will grow my relationship with God by spending time with Him today. As I do I I believe my actions will reflect His love to those around me. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

\u201cOur actions reflect our relationship with God.\u201d 1Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him. 2By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments. 3For this is the … <\/p>\n

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