"Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?" Jesus replied: " 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments." - Matthew 22:36-40 (NIV)
Here we are, the first day of the new year. Many of us make resolutions today to make many personal improvements - to lose weight, to get organized, to manage resources better, to write that book or fulfill some personal dream...
Before you settle on a resolution, may I make a suggestion? I urge you to develop a deeper walk with Christ. Read Scripture and spend time in prayer every day. Every day.
Every day.
And love. That is how we put our faith in action, by loving. Love is not a feeling. It isn't an emotion. Expressing love requires action. Yes, heart is a huge part of it. But... love is not a warm fuzzy. True love motivates us to action. Dare I say sacrificial action. True love reaches out. True love says "I love you" without ever having to utter the words.
Today, let me encourage you to love. Serve one another. Don't get hung up on the stuff that divides us. Reach out in love. Be creative - use the gifts and abilities God gave you to bless somebody. Let people see Christ in you.
Resolve today to be purposeful about reaching out and loving others on a daily basis, in ways both big and small. Don't do it for glory. Do it out of love for Jesus and others.
Step out. Be bold. Love.
Happy New Year!
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