I give you a new command: Love one another. Just as I have loved you, you are also to love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.
John 13:34-35 (CSB)
Every month of 2020, we will feature the Love Over All theme verse on the first Sunday of the month. We love everything about Love Over All (read more about it here) and can’t wait to share these amazing verses and ways to live them out with you!
February’s theme is Love Loves.
You might be thinking, Isn’t that an obvious definition? But it’s not nearly as obvious as you might think. Throughout this short month, we’re hoping the theme Love Loves serves as a reminder (or maybe a revelation) that love is not a state of mind or a feeling. Love is more than that; it is an action. To love means to do something or show something, because having the intention to love isn’t enough. It requires us to embody it and live it out.
As we reflect on what that might mean for us, let’s remember the way Jesus lived, loved, and died for us. He had eyes to see those who were overlooked. He laid hands on those who were untouchable. He made time and elevated those whom society considered less-than.
This month, more than teddy bears, candy, Valentines cards, and jewelry, may we remember that as Jesus has loved us, we are commanded to love others. Let’s live out this commandment with joy, so everyone can see that we are His.
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In Courage,
Love has always been action oriented for me. That is how I share my testimony. For years I helped care for my aging parents. Visiting them at least once a week, doing some cooking, running errands & going to doctors or hospital. It wasn’t always easy-especially when dad’s dementia got worse. I quit a good job to be more available for him. Did same for in-laws. Now I have a co-worker whom I don’t get along with. She is going in for cancer surgery on Wednesday. Despite my quandary I still pray for her. Asking God to heal her. At work I’m the one who most often says “nice job” “thank you” to the cleaning crew & other workers. Everyone deserves a pat on the back now & then. A lot of hospital workers have “thankless” jobs. No one says anything unless the job is sub par. Also try to comfort patient’s & their families. Being in a hospital is no fun at any time. That’s my way of shedding God’s light in this sin darkened world.
Blessings 🙂
Beth, these are beautiful examples of love in action! And you’re exactly right–we share God’s love with the world by how we treat others. Blessings to you today, sister.
I pray God’s sweetest blessings upon you, Beth, for your loving ways in difficult places! “With every deed you are sowing a seed, though the harvest you may not see”–Ella Wheeler Wilcox.
I pray God’s sweetest blessings upon you, Beth, as you share God’s love in difficult places. “With every deed you are sowing a seed, though the harvest you may not see”–Ella Wheeler Wilcox.
A very beautiful and awesome message. When we learned and become our Father will be glorified. Amen
Thank you
Thank you, Wanda, for letting us know this message resonates with you!
Hear! Hear!
Grateful you’re with us, Irene!