The Second Commandment

This week I have been challenged in a variety of areas... Here is something that I've been learning:

I've been having a lot of tension in a couple of relationships with people; some of it has been false impressions that need to be forgotten, while others have more complex roots... In any case, I keep having to remind myself to love them as Christ loves them and to forgive as I have been forgiven... easier said than done, though, as we all know. But it's still simple. I want to love them, and I know what I need to do; the difficult part is actually doing what I know I need to do. I can hear from the Lord all day, but if I don't do what He says, what does my hearing matter? So that's just what I'm trying to do... "LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF."

I challenge you to take a look at the relationships in your life. Are you loving people as Christ would want you to? If you are, good; keep going and don't give up, even in weariness. If you find that you aren't loving people, check your motivations and fix your heart. Surrender to the Lord once again and let Him make you more like Himself by His grace. Be encouraged.

"And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith."
Ephesians 6:9-10

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
In love,
Michael