Walk in Love

"Therefore be imitators of God as beloved children; and walk in love, just as Christ also loved you..." Eph.5:1-2a. Seeing some unpleasant ways in which I'm failing to "walk in love" as an imitator of God lately. At times I find myself subtly comparing myself with others who appear more successful and wish I had what they have. "Love is not jealous." At other times I forget that everything I have is a gift from God and compare myself favorably with others. "Love is not arrogant." I'm thankful for the lessons, painful as they are because I know I'm accepted by the grace of God not on the basis of my performance (good thing too).