How do you Love?
Jesus said “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” (John 13: 34) (NIV).
Love is an action we express to others. Action speak louder than words (known fact) and this can be seen when we carry out things such as serving and sharing. The same way that God loves you, you should offer this love to everyone else around you, people who you come to contact with.
36 “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” 37 Jesus replied: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ 38 This is the first and greatest commandment. (Matthew 22: 36-38) (NIV).
39 And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbour as yourself.’ (Matthew 22: 39) (NIV).
It doesn't matter whether you like someone or not, you must love them because of this commandment from Jesus. The time you spend hating, fighting, or being apart from a friend or family member, you could have spent loving them. What do you get out of these things? How does it benefit you?
It doesn't!
27 “But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you." (Luke 6: 27-28) (NIV).
By loving your neighbour, you are expressing that you accept them; anything big or small that they may have done to you, forgive them; and forget, and find them valuable; just as you find yourself valuable.
This will Transform your outlook on others, your life, and will completely and entirely transform your relationships.
Love endures the worst, it expresses faith, kindness, never stops hoping, believing and never gives up!
Prayer:
Dear Lord, help me to grow in love towards Jesus, myself and others. Help me to love others just as you love me, Jesus. Help me to be accepting of others as you accept me, to forgive others completely just how you have forgiven me and to value others just as you value. Help me to overcome the things that will hinder me in the process of growth. Lord help me to live my life in your love. In Jesus' name. Amen!
Jesus said “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” (John 13: 34) (NIV).Love is an action we express to others. Action speak louder than words (known fact) and this can be seen when we carry out things such as serving and sharing. The same way that God loves you, you should offer this love to everyone else around you, people who you come to contact with.
36 “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” 37 Jesus replied: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ 38 This is the first and greatest commandment. (Matthew 22: 36-38) (NIV).
39 And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbour as yourself.’ (Matthew 22: 39) (NIV).
It doesn't matter whether you like someone or not, you must love them because of this commandment from Jesus. The time you spend hating, fighting, or being apart from a friend or family member, you could have spent loving them. What do you get out of these things? How does it benefit you?
It doesn't!
27 “But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you." (Luke 6: 27-28) (NIV).
By loving your neighbour, you are expressing that you accept them; anything big or small that they may have done to you, forgive them; and forget, and find them valuable; just as you find yourself valuable.
This will Transform your outlook on others, your life, and will completely and entirely transform your relationships.
Love endures the worst, it expresses faith, kindness, never stops hoping, believing and never gives up!
Prayer:
Dear Lord, help me to grow in love towards Jesus, myself and others. Help me to love others just as you love me, Jesus. Help me to be accepting of others as you accept me, to forgive others completely just how you have forgiven me and to value others just as you value. Help me to overcome the things that will hinder me in the process of growth. Lord help me to live my life in your love. In Jesus' name. Amen!
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