Love: The Verb.

I read this and had to share.


Really, everything in life comes down to one thing: L O V E.


LOVE IN ACTION

"Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with the Lord's people who are in need. Practice hospitality.

Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn those who mourn. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.

Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: 'It is mine to avenge; I will repay," says the Lord. On the contrary:

'If your enemy is hungry, feed him;
if he is thirty, give him something to drink.
In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head."

Do no be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good."
-Romans 12:9-21

Unfortunately, sometimes during the holiday season, it' can be a test to love with ACTION towards people in those long lines at the stores, or the bah humbug cashiers who definitely aren't making our season bright, or even those close ones who struggle to find the TRUE reason behind the season. As the 2011 Christmas season descends on it's final week, I want to be daily reminded of what Jesus calls on us to do with the most ferocity, not just at Christmas time, but through out our lives--to our spouses, our children, our neighbors, and our enemies.

In conclusion, it's simple:
LOVE ONE ANOTHER.





Written by Meagan