LOVE's got everything to do with it. And it's not just a second hand emotion. We've all got a heart. And hearts will be broken. Let's look at LOVE....
"We cannot live unaffected by love.
We are most alive when we find it,
Most devastated when we lose it,
Most empty when we give up on it,
Most inhumane when we betray it,
And most passionate when we pursue it."
-erwin mcManus soul cravings
Read Romans 12: 9-11
“Love must be sincere”
At a glance, sincere love sounds like such an easy concept. I picture pulling off to the side of the road to help someone change a flat tire, or offering to feed my newborn twice in a night, not just once.... or maybe even this time of year, donating a jacket or a blanket. But it only takes a minute of ‘sincere’ thought to discover that ‘sincere’ love might not be quite that easy.
As a follower of Christ, I believe in unconditional love and forgiveness for all. I’ll even wear a shirt out to the grocery store with my church’s “LOVE ALL.” slogan across the front. I sometimes hope that I am not just going through the motions when it really comes to love.
So what does sincere, unconditional love mean? How do we do it?
Not only did God give us the written directions on how to love, He did something much greater and significant, he SHOWED us.
Besides His ultimate sacrifice, there is no greater example than the birth of Jesus. I can take one look at my 12 week old son and truly understand the sincerity that it took for God to bring His only son into the world, knowing that he would die a painful death, so that I could one day pray for him to save my life.
This a good place to start.
Read Romans 12: 9-11
“Love must be sincere”
At a glance, sincere love sounds like such an easy concept. I picture pulling off to the side of the road to help someone change a flat tire, or offering to feed my newborn twice in a night, not just once.... or maybe even this time of year, donating a jacket or a blanket. But it only takes a minute of ‘sincere’ thought to discover that ‘sincere’ love might not be quite that easy.
As a follower of Christ, I believe in unconditional love and forgiveness for all. I’ll even wear a shirt out to the grocery store with my church’s “LOVE ALL.” slogan across the front. I sometimes hope that I am not just going through the motions when it really comes to love.
So what does sincere, unconditional love mean? How do we do it?
Not only did God give us the written directions on how to love, He did something much greater and significant, he SHOWED us.
Besides His ultimate sacrifice, there is no greater example than the birth of Jesus. I can take one look at my 12 week old son and truly understand the sincerity that it took for God to bring His only son into the world, knowing that he would die a painful death, so that I could one day pray for him to save my life.
This a good place to start.
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