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“By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” John 13:35 (ESV)

Roses are red, violets are blue everybody knows I truly love you.

The writing was on the wall or so I thought – how could he not get it – we were made for each other. If love is blind, I was and he wasn’t. The proverbial woes of my teen years.

Ever whispered those words in hopes that the one whose name was scribbled all over your paper would recognize the depth of your love and return it to you? Yes, us girls always seem to identify the love factor sooner than our guys.

But there is One who has proclaimed His undying love for us and swept us off our feet. The One who loves us deeply despite our flaws and imperfections. The One whose love has no limit. The One who pursues us relentlessly. The One who etched our names on the palm of His hands. The One who laid down His life for us – our Redeemer and Savior, Jesus Christ. The lavish Lover of our soul who declares His love passionately.
So how’s a girl to respond to His perfect love…the real deal….we never need to question?

Jesus kept it simple…love one another as I have loved you (John 15:12). Aim for restoration; comfort one another (2 Corinthians 13:11). Stir one another to love and good works. (Hebrews 10:24). Above all….keep loving (I Peter 4:8).

When love for God and love for others is center stage, our lives are no longer about “us.” We see people through the lens of love, reaching out is no longer discriminated. We will love our brothers and sisters in Christ so the world will want what we have. We will move towards unity and oneness. The world will no longer see our disagreements blasted on social media or hear our opinionated tweets strategically target at our own. We will lovingly hold each other accountable. We will embrace the truth shared in love and extend grace. And in divine moments, we will practice tough love; setting boundaries into place which serve us both well.

Sweet friend there is no better way to draw others to the Father than to demonstrate His amazing love. Who are you sharing God’s love with today? Seize every moment to showcase the beauty of His love radiating within you.

“Father, we are presented with opportunities to love large and love deep – help us to not ignore the nudging of the Holy Spirit to be imitators of Your love.”

For His Glory

Janet Martin
TRBC Women’s Life