All In Love

 

Do everything in love. 1 Corinthians 16:14

     Everything in love? All things in love? What about the neighbor keeping me up last night? What about the friend who spoke untruths about me? What about the rude cashier? We can come up with a thousand reasons a day not to walk in love, can’t we?

     Jesus loved us enough to die for us, each one of us. He has forgiven us past, present and future. While we all have sinned and fall short of God’s glory, Jesus loves us enough to forgive us for all of it.

But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8

     Forgiveness is tough. After all, there are some who do not appear to deserve it! Can we speak gently to the one who is rude? Can we bring hope to an angry acquaintance, or stay calm in a tense situation? Can we focus on our spouse’s great qualities and not the things that drive us crazy? Can we consistently walk in love?

     Only when we are filled with Christ Himself can we live in love. He gives us the strength and the hope we need to walk in step with Him. Let’s give Him everything today, in love.

Lord,

Your love knows no bounds. You give grace and mercy where none is deserved. Continue to show mercy to us as we struggle with our days. Reduce us to love today.

Amen