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But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self control. Against such things there is no law – Galatians 22-23
Love: noun – Seeks the highest good of others
Definition of love:
1. an intense feeling of deep affection
2. a person or thing that one loves
How hard is it to love someone? How hard is it to love someone who has been mean, rude or evil to us?
When I think of love, a couple things come to mind; a feeling I have for someone special and my son.
Being a mom is super tough in this aspect. I have to be strong for my son and be the example. Although at times, my example is not reflecting God.
The way God loves us doesn’t seem to cross my mind either. It is more of a rage and hurt feeling. I know I have to be the example for him however it would be much easier just to be mean or rude right back.
WWJD? Right?
I have been studying Love – Nine Fruits of the Spirit and this has really helped me with the aspect of loving like Jesus. There are people who can be rude or unbearable at times, however we have the choice on how to react to this.
I have learned to love like Jesus and this puts in much better mood, and it also does not give the other person power over my feelings and over the way I handle the situation.
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16)
When I think of how God has loved me at my most difficult times, why can I not return the favor? Why is it so difficult to this simple action? LOVE!
Booker T. Washington said, ” I will not permit any man to diminish my soul to hatred.”
This touched my spirit is so many ways. I have been hurt and I have also hurt others. My life has changed in the worst way and it definitely has changed for the better. I have had my share of ups and downs as well. Everyday I thank God for showing me favor and giving me way more than I deserve.
“…let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth” (1 John 3:18)
This Scripture really hits home with me when showing love and how I should be loving others. One of the absolute heaviest burden to bare is holding a grudge. You are not going to be able to have a happy and loving life if you are mad and upset. Life gives you difficult moments and also the best moments. Continue to love the way God has loved you.
If you are having a hard time forgiving someone ask God for help. Pray, “Lord, forgive me, I can not forgive.” Pray this often and watch God transform your life and soften you heart. Remember forgiving others is not for them, it is for you.
Love is an action directed to another person that is motivated by our relationship to Jesus Christ. Love is given freely without a personal reward in mind.
Love one another as Jesus loves you.
~Blessings.
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Love your blog and this post is so apt! Thanks for sharing ❣
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Thank you
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It sure can be difficult to love the way He loves us. I think of how much I struggle to be patient and kind—even to those I love the most—when I am angry or frustrated… how much harder it is to love even our neighbours and enemies… It is only through Him that we can do this.
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Amen to this!
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I think love is the most important fruit of the spirit. My prayer everyday is for God to remove anything in me that is not of him and replace them with the fruits of the spirit and it has changed my life. Thanks for this post
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Thank you for reading. To love one another is the most amazing thing.
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Thanks for this encouragement! Love, it’s so important. The two greatest commandments: to love God and to love others. May God strengthen us in our pursuit of love. Bless you!
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Thanks for sharing! In my opinion, this is definitely a great fruit of the spirit to have but may sometimes be hard to “express” to those we may not really be fond of, but I think the quote you used by Booker T. Washington really hit the mark. If we are thinking about God’s love towards us, and love him back, letting his love work through and in us to touch the lives of other people will come naturally.
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