Your Heart. It’s mentioned
hundreds of times in the Bible. Your heart. The “why” you do the things you do.
Why, really, deep down inside. Attitude.
We’ve heard it, we’ve read it
a thousand times: Love the Lord your God with all your heart… it, too, is
mentioned several times in both the Old and New Testaments. How do we love God
like that? Well, how do we love anybody like that? By doing things that please
them. By doing them genuinely and generously. Going the extra mile without
complaint. Going a little over the top to bring blessing.
One command. A command of
love. God and neighbor. One command – seems like we should be able to handle –
one command. But God, in His great mercy and grace understands perfectly that
we live out this one call imperfectly. Yet we don’t have to give up… but know,
deep down inside what it is supposed to look like lived out. And we are to
desire to strive to pour more and more love, acceptance and forgiveness into
the world around us. More and then a little more. No set amount before you.
Just keep watch. Be mindful. You’ll see – opportunities arise.
One more hug. One more smile.
One more hand-holding… a sharing of biblical truth… a note… a phone call… a
text… an invitation… a happy song… a funny joke… a quick little dance… a prayer…
a meal… a helping hand… a listening ear… companionable silence… joyous
celebration… a tissue for tears… In making your presence known, you are making
His presence known as well… that infamous cup of water.
Moments to give just pop up. Choose
to respond. Choose to show God’s character/attitude/heart to others. Choose to
love God and neighbor. More. And then a little more today. From the heart. From
your heart which God gave you and where His Spirit surely dwells.
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