Dear friends, let us love one another,
for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and
knows God. Whoever does not love does
not know God because God is love…This is love; not that we loved God, but that
He loved us and sent His Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also
ought to love one another. I John 4:7-8, 10-11
Jesus commands
us to love as He loved, to lay down our lives for one another, to show mercy,
compassion, gentleness and grace to each other.
Unfortunately, we sometimes find this to be challenging, to say the
least. Even with those with whom it
should be easiest; our family, friends, “loved ones”, we can struggle. But, don’t be discouraged.
Each day this
week, take a moment to think about a person in your life and jot down a few
things you love about that person. Make
sure you don’t just do the “easy” people, include some folks that require a
little extra effort. Once you’ve reminded yourself of the things you love about
these people, thank God for them, and find some way to let them know about it
as well. Send them a note, go give them
an extra hug (if they’re nearby), make a phone call, bake them a treat, or do
whatever you think might best affirm, encourage, and show them your love.
** This SPA written by one of my friends in Community Alliance Church, Nora Lasher
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