I know what you're thinking this post is going to be about, love right? Well yeah, you'd be right to think that. But I'm not talking about the kind of love you have for football, for music or for dogs. I'm talking about the kind of love you have for God and for others. Yes, there IS a difference. Shocker! The difference is, would you give your life for football? Would you allow yourself to die so that music could "live"? Probably not. But would you give your life for your mom or dad? Your spouse? Your best friend? Sure, because you have great love for those people. You don't want to see them suffer. What about someone you don't know? Or that person walking down the street that you don't know the name of? Now you're thinking "Carlene, you're crazy. Why would I allow myself to die so that someone I don't know or like could live?" Guess what. That's exactly what Jesus asks of us. Jesus gave His life for that person on the street, for that druggie, for that alcoholic, for your doctor, for your therapist, for the trainer at the gym. He gave His life up for EVERYONE, even though we may feel they don't deserve it. Well honey, you and I didn't deserve it either. But He did it anyways, for us. So here's my thought: We've experienced the deep love of God, how much more should we show others that same love?
That's about the sum of it. We need to give love out, even if it costs us something. If it doesn't cost you anything (financially, emotionally, physically, etc.) then are you really giving love out? Or are you just giving as little as possible, so that you can stay comfortable. DON'T BE COMFORTABLE with giving "just enough"! Be challenged to give love out with a passion!! (but remember, I'm talking about Agape love here. If you need to, go back and read the post "Purity"....don't get too excited now.)
Jesus loves you, so start pouring that love out to others, and have a "lay-down-your-life" type of love for people, not the "I-love-my-car" type of love. Love is an action, so act! (even if you don't feel like it.)
Jesus acted. On the cross.
God bless, and blog soon
That's about the sum of it. We need to give love out, even if it costs us something. If it doesn't cost you anything (financially, emotionally, physically, etc.) then are you really giving love out? Or are you just giving as little as possible, so that you can stay comfortable. DON'T BE COMFORTABLE with giving "just enough"! Be challenged to give love out with a passion!! (but remember, I'm talking about Agape love here. If you need to, go back and read the post "Purity"....don't get too excited now.)
Jesus loves you, so start pouring that love out to others, and have a "lay-down-your-life" type of love for people, not the "I-love-my-car" type of love. Love is an action, so act! (even if you don't feel like it.)
Jesus acted. On the cross.
God bless, and blog soon
