Today’s Scripture…
1 John 4:11-12
11 Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. 12 No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us.
Thoughts…
There is no one you meet today that is not loved by God! Not a single person in this world is not loved by God. He sent His son to die for everyone no matter there past or present and He will go on loving them. Just like He loves you. So, if He loves them so much, what gives you the right to hate them?
NOw, I am not saying you have to be best buds, Facebook friends, or even ever be around them at all. I am asking why do you deserve to hate them? Loving your neighbor means not wishing evil upon them. It means you would reach out and save them if they really need the help. It means not wishing them dead.
Do not think I am going all Holier Than Thou on you. I have struggled and continute to struggle with this concept. Letting go of past anger and hurt is not easy. The good news is when I don’t feel like loving someone, I simply ask God to love them through me. Help me see them, as He sees them. THAT is loving your neighbor!
Prayer…
Lord, help me love others and thank you for loving them through me when I don’t. ~amen
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