Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Easier Said Then Done

Ephesians 4:15-16, "Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into Him who is the Head, that is Christ. From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work."
I'm not sure if it's just me, but love seems to be a huge thing these days. The world around us is telling us we need to fall in love or be nice to everyone and have world peace, etc, etc, blah blah blah. I think love is huge. I'm not talking about love as in the mushy gushy kind, I'm talking about the love that helps others and is accepting, etc. In the above verse, I feel like love is very crucial! It says that the body "grows and builds itself up in love". If we are the body (yes, the Casting Crowns song just started to play in my head), then we need love. Love is a part of everything in our lives. The way we treat people is extremely important since we are around people almost all the time. The way we love others influences our relationship with them. If we loved every single person the way Christ loved people, man, would the world be wonderful. In reality, it is the exact oppoosite. It is HARD to love people! I am constantly worrying about my relationships with people and what they think of me and trying to make sure I act the right way around them. Our relationships with people are messy, but how big of a blessing would it be if we incorporated the amazing love Jesus had into them. So how will you live your life today? Loving everyone is easier said then done. Will you choose to love every single person the way Christ did. To essentially see them through the cross...and to be a blessing.
1 Corinthians 13:4-7
"(Insert you name in every blank)_ is patient, _ is kind. _ does not envy, _ does not boast, _ is not proud. _ is not rude, _ is not self-seeking, _ is not easily angered. _ keeps no record of wrongs. _ does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. _ always protects. always trusts, always hopes, always perserveres."

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