easily, Lord, but loving others can
be a huge challenge sometimes. I
know that they are to go hand in
hand, but it doesn't seem to come
about naturally for me. I want to
obey You; I want my heart to
change, loving more freely. Will
that ever happen?
marred by sin and by what you call human nature, but it still bears the marks of uniqueness. You
do not have the same natural tendencies that any other person has. Perhaps another may feel
more affection toward others, but the love I ask you to have for others is not merely a feeling; it
is a choice, an action, something I empower you to do.
Choosing to show love out of obedience to Me is not less real or valuable than loving out of
natural affection. I treasure your obedience when you offer it with a heart full of love for Me. I do
not ask you to mimic the actions of others in the way love is shown. I may call you simply to pray
for a person, to smile at and greet them, to write a note of encouragement. Don't wear yourself
out wondering what more you should do. I will tell you.
Your circle may be small, but I ask you to serve it well. Keep Me first in your heart, and give
your best to those I bring into your path and your day. Some will receive the love you show, and
others will not. The same was true for Me when I lived and walked among you. Do not be
surprised or dismayed. Do what is right according to the way I lead you, and rejoice in My
abundant love for you and for others.
My favor lasts a lifetime, My lifetime, and it reaches across generations. Your obedience,
however simple, may affect the lives of your descendants forever. I inhabit all of time and space,
and you can never know the ripples of blessing that are sent forth by your loving obedience to
Me. Do no let mere feelings interfere with My life and blessing flowing through you. I created you
for this. Your highest joy will be found in Me, for Myself, and in fulfilling the destiny I have
designed through you.
Be yourself. I created you for great things. I have blessed you abundantly, and I am not
done yet. Know for certain that each time you submit your heart to Mine, there the river of
blessing flows freely into places far beyond your awareness and even beyond your lifetime.
Enjoy the adventure, for I am with you.
Isaiah 51:7-8; 1 Peter 3:8-17; Psalm 30:4-5; Exodus 20:6
John 15-8-12; John 17:20-26
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