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Did you know what it means to be like God?

Publication date: February 25, 2026

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📖 “The day God created man, He made him in the likeness of God.”

— Genesis 5:1 (RVR1960)

🟡 What does this mean?

This verse reminds us that God made us similar to Him.

It doesn’t mean we have the same power, but that He gave us qualities like loving, forgiving, creating, and thinking.

This means we have a very special value and that we were made to reflect God’s character in the way we live.

🧠 Let's think for a moment

Have you ever seen a photo of yourself and thought: “I look like my dad or my mom!”?

In a special way, we resemble our Heavenly Father.

When we show love, patience, kindness, and truth, we are reflecting who He is.

🙌 What can we do today?

Remember that we are valuable because we were created in the likeness of God

Treat others with respect and love, because they were also created this way

Seek to be more like Jesus in what we think, say, and do

Thank God every day for the life and purpose He gave us

💬 Phrase to remember

👉 I was created in the likeness of God and reflect His love.

🙏 Final prayer

Lord, thank You because You created me in Your likeness. Help me to live in a way that shows Your love and character. Teach me to treat others with the same respect and affection that You give me. I want my life to be a reflection of You. Amen. 🙏

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Devotional illustration Did you know what it means to be like God?
Tip: read the verse out loud and say a short prayer together as a family.