Love

 I know the title is very simple. I know as humans we say I love you a lot  but do we dare to love those who are different then us? I must confess to you that there are times I really struggle to be compassionate to those who are different then me.I may not outwardly say it, however lets face it our inner flesh can take us there at times. If I had to pick my weakness I would say listening. I  find sometimes that if I can't connect with the person that it is easy for me to tune them out. You would say as adults we would of grasped this lesson to because as children were told to love people even though they are different. Yet, how well are we  putting this into action.

 I for one can put this into more action because sometimes I get caught up into me and forget to love those around me. I can be very me centered.  I've even unfortunately been the one to avoid people at times because I knew if we saw each other they would want to talk and I truly wouldn't want to listen because I was on the go.  Yet, Jesus was the opposite. He took time no matter what was on His agenda.

How selfish of me when Jesus has always stopped for me. So, perhaps the reflection is if I want to feel I am valued than how much more do the others desire the same?


1 Peter 2:17
 Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the emperor.