Ephesians 5

 Ephesians 5

New American Standard Bible

Be Imitators of God

5 Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children; 2 and walk in love, just as Christ also loved [a]you and gave Himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God [b]as a fragrant aroma.

3 But sexual immorality [c]or any impurity or greed must not even be mentioned among you, as is proper among [d]saints; 4 and there must be no filthiness [e]or foolish talk, or vulgar joking, which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks. 5 For this you know with certainty, that no sexually immoral or [f]impure or greedy person, which [g]amounts to an idolater, has an inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God.

6 See that no one deceives you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the [h]sons of disobedience. 7 Therefore do not become partners with them; 8 for you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord; walk as children of light 9 (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness, and truth), 10 [i]as you try to learn what is pleasing to the Lord. 11 Do not participate in the useless deeds of darkness, but instead even expose them; 12 for it is disgraceful even to speak of the things which are done by them in secret. 13 But all things become visible when they are exposed by the light, for everything that becomes visible is light. 14 For this reason [j]it says,

“Awake, sleeper,
And arise from the dead,
And Christ will shine on you.”

15 So then, [k]be careful how you walk, not as unwise people but as wise, 16 [l]making the most of your time, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. 18 And do not get drunk with wine, [m]in which there is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit, 19 speaking to [n]one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody with your hearts to the Lord; 20 always giving thanks for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to our God and Father; 21 [o]and subject yourselves to one another in the [p]fear of Christ

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Today is January 8, 2026.

I haven't posted here for the whole month of December. 

This is more of like a comeback for me.

As much as I want my 2026 be different from the very challenging 2025, I don't know how to start. We are already down to the 2nd week and yet I think, I am still stuck to whatever I am in. It's been so long since I visited this online bible that used to read everyday. I feel like nothing is right with my life so I needed to have another dose of God's message to me. And guess what?! I hits to the core. It is always a bullseye. 

So today, I would like to recommit myself to the Lord.

Heavenly Father, I am a sinner and I need your forgiveness. Cleanse with the blood of Jesus Christ and make me worthy to come before your throne. Strip of off me the unpleasing practices, habits that I have. Habits that are not fitting for a children of God. Father, I pray that you cleanse my heart, mind, body and soul and shine your light upon me. Help be to obedient to your words Lord, and enable me to have a true repentance. Lord I pray that you be with me . I invite you to walk with me in every moments of my 2026. May you allow me to experience your love, grace and mercy again like to times that I feel you so near before. Lord I pray that you bless me with your wisdom so I would know what you wanted me to do. Actions that I have to take and the path that I need to walk on. 

I lay my life, and my family's life upon your hand Lord. Use it, fill it, and bless it according to your almighty power and will. In the name of your son Jesus Christ I pray.

Amen

Amen

Amen!

Ilyang