November 26, 2020
Good morning Lovelies. First, let me say that I apologize for the missed days. Father, forgive me for the days missed encouraging your people. Help me to remove myself out of the way when these times come when I feel too tired to write. Father, help me to realize that the love You have for Your children should be the measure of love I have, to not let my tiredness or any other distraction get in the way of my obedience to You. Help me to set my gaze on what truly matters and the only things that will last forever. Remind me what You want me to spend my time and attention on. I want to live purposely and embrace my time here while prioritizing my relationship with You above everything else because You are all that matters. In the Mighty Matchless Name of Jesus. Amen!
Searching for love these days can get you hurt. People are crazier than ever before and they don’t know how to love or be loved most of the time. You can really love someone and be taken for granted or be kicked to the curb, or you can choose to not love and be lonely and bitter.
Love is one of those things that you have to give in to if you ever expect to be happy in life. Being happy in life doesn’t come from someone it comes from within. It starts with loving yourself. Because without loving yourself first and foremost you can never be capable of loving others. But, we must first understand that love is of God and it’s a fruit of His Spirt. So, if you are “of” God, then you should love for real! Be patient with the ones you love. Don’t abuse them or expect them to be perfect. Always look at yourself and your own shortcomings when you are loving someone. That way, you can always understand that we make mistakes, but true love understands and is not short-tempered.
The greatest love of all, contrary to what Whitney’s song said, is laying down your life for someone. Laying down your life for someone simply means that you are willing to sacrifice comfort and sleep for the one you love. It means dying to yourself so that someone else can be lifted. This is the love of God. To put yourself aside and to give to others. In a relationship, a friendship, or just good brotherly love, you have to practice forsaking yourself for others.
Real love will cause you to not say certain things that you know will offend the ones you love. Real love will cause you to ask instead of command. Real love will cause you to be concerned instead of judgmental. Real love puts your own needs aside for the needs of others. God loved us so much that He put heaven on hold, and sent His Son to die for us. He gave His very life for us and showed us why He is love!
And that’s the attitude we must have towards the people we say we love. It can’t always be about you, but real love will cause you to focus on the needs of others. Real love will always show up in your actions and if you have love for someone, you will always treat them as good as yourself. That’s real love! Your ability to love can be based on one of two things. Either you will love from God or your history. One of the main reasons that Jesus came to die for us was to show the love that He had for us. He laid down His life because of His love and He taught us during His life how we were supposed to love!
“Love is patient, love is kind, and is not jealous, love does not brag and is not arrogant, does not act unbecomingly; it does not seek its own.” 1 Corinthians 13:4i
As always peace and blessings, be safe. Love life, give people hope, and share your heart, wisdom, and resources. Never place a period where God says there should be a comma. As always peace and blessings, be safe. Take advantage of your opportunities but never allow your opportunities to take advantage of you. Remember God loves you and so do I. krw©11.26.2020
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