“For the whole Law [concerning human relationships] is fulfilled in one precept, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself [that is, you shall have an unselfish concern for others and do things for their benefit].” (Galatians 5:14 AMP)
REFLECTION
When I’m with certain people in my spheres of influence, I find myself overflowing with affection… and then there are others who either inadvertently trigger a painful memory or leave me feeling less than loving. Feelings tend to fluctuate, but I’ve found that when I prayerfully and intentionally shift my focus from myself to the needs in front of me, and seek to do things for the benefit of those I’m interacting with, I enter into a kind of enlightening love loop. And I invariably become part of the benefit and experience a deeper appreciation of what grace laced love is really all about.
Irrespective of how we may feel, let’s stay close to the One who is love (see 1 John 4:16) and trust Him to help us learn how to love in ways that will echo into eternity.
PRAYER POEM
Loving Lord, I pray to stay in sync with You, regardless of how I may feel or what we go through. May Your love infuse every choice, as You train me to hear and heed Your voice.
