THE JOY OF LOVING

John 17:26
“I made known to them your name and I will make it known, that the love with which you loved me may be in them and I, in them.”
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As a child, our parents would always ask us what we want to be as we grow up. I, myself, want to be a doctor when I grew up. Actually, every child at that time wants to be a doctor. But as we grow up, we came to choose different paths – different from what our parents want, different from what our hearts dictate, different from what God wants us to be.

But, as we start to know life in the Lord, we start choosing the simple path of love. This is nothing extraordinary. This is our call, our mission, our simple path as humans. To be a gift to one another, a gift of free love. To ask for forgiveness when we did wrong to another person. To do things not out of selfish ambition, but honoring others than better than ourselves. And Who can better model this way of life other than a man who gave His life for His friends. A man named Jesus.

And He lovingly shared His life to us – a life full of love and sacrifice. Let Him take care of us like no other. Let Him teach us and love us and guide us and protect us like no other. All praise and glory to Him, Jesus, forever.

I pray that Jesus may inspire you all, wherever you are, on your simple path. He taught, lived, and died for and in love. He healed the sick, taught forgiveness and love. And He did all of this, so that we may experience the love of God. As He was loved by the Father, so He loves us and He wanst us to share the same love to others. This is truly beautiful. Let us all do something and make something beautiful of the lives we have been given. Our life is a gift to us. Let us be gifts to others, in return.

Almighty Father, because love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth, help me stand up for what is right and good. May I defend the defenseless, and help the helpless. Show me how I can make a difference. Help my heart continually beat with love for You and others.

Amen +

I set the LORD ever before me… I shall not be disturbed.