Let Us Love
We know love by this, that he laid down his life for us – and we ought to
lay down our lives for one another. How does God’s love abide in anyone who has
the world’s goods and sees a brother or sister in need and yet refuses help?
Little children, let us
love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action. And by this we will know
that we are from the truth and will reassure our hearts before him whenever our
hearts condemn us; for God is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything.
Beloved, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have boldness before God; and we
receive from him whatever we ask, because we obey his commandments and do what
pleases him.
And this is his commandment, that we should believe in the name of his Son
Jesus Christ and love one another, just as he has commanded us.
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John 3:16-23
Having no money concerns
would be great – but realizing the immeasurable value of the people we care
about is more important. We sometimes need a reminder that acquiring “things”
is not nearly as important as appreciating the people God has placed in our
lives.
When we practice putting
others’ interests before our own, we learn what it means to love, serve, and
sacrifice.
Life, love, and chocolate taste
better when shared with others.
Love
is never afraid of giving too much.
Our Daily Bread – July 9, 2009