You Were Created to Be Like God | Relationship Resources

Put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness. – Ephesians 4:24 ESV

Steps on Your Journey to Discover How God Sees You

This verse says we share two characteristics with God. Holiness and righteousness refer to God’s attributes. They are two sides of the same coin. Holiness has to do with character; righteousness with conduct. Holiness is God’s unchanging aversion to sin; righteousness is God’s unchanging love of right. In what ways can you imitate those?
This verse talks about true righteousness, rather than the righteousness of hypocrites. Consider the differences.
You were created to be like God, righteous and holy. However, you have the choice how you will live—out of your old, sinful self or out of your new self. Which are you choosing right now? If you are not sure, ask the Lord to show you.
I love creating things. One way I show my creativity is by making stained glass. I usually have a pattern that I’m following when I make a window, lamp, sun catcher or anything else. In the same way, God had a pattern He followed when He created you Himself. Think about what that means for your life. How are you like God?
Are there any changes you need to make in your life, so you are living as God created you? If so, what is keeping you from making them?
This is a powerful verse to memorize. Write it on a card and put it where you will see it often.

Righteous and Holy God, thank You that You created me to be like You in true righteousness and holiness. Forgive me for the times I choose to live my old life. I want to put off that life completely, and put on my new life in You, but I need Your help.

Excerpted from The Surprising Joy of Discovering How God Sees You by Gaylyn Williams.