Be Sincere

I love you!

Another response that rolls off the tongue too easily.  The phrase used too loosely.  Often spoken automatically in return to another speaking such words.  What does it truly mean?
Love can be spoken in manipulation.  Love can be spoken out of routine.  Love can be spoken in hopes of repair.  Love can be spoken void of meaning!

Easier spoken than done!  LOVE is a verb!  LOVE comes through action!  LOVE holds power!
Sadly, we use love when sharing passion toward inanimate objects and then the same word attaches to relationships.  How can the same word express varied ideas?  Love allows expression of the enjoyment of ‘things’ in this world.  Love also allows expression of the adornment of another individual.

The difference is love of inanimate objects falls under the noun tense; while, love of an individual stands firmly under the verb tense.  Love is a verb.  A verb expressed through action.  We must love one another as our Heavenly Father loves us.  He sent His Only Son to die for you and for me!  The gift of love given through sacrifice of His Son.  The gift given FREELY.  Go out in this world and display such love to one another daily.

Love in Action
9 Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. 13 Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.

14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. 16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position.[c] Do not be conceited.

17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. 18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. 19 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,”[d] says the Lord. 20 On the contrary:

“If your enemy is hungry, feed him;
    if he is thirsty, give him something to drink.

In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.”[e]
21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.  Romans 12:9-21

Put down the phone.  Shred up the ‘to do’ list.  Clear the calendar.  Show love to one another!  We each feel love in varied ways.  Take time to discover the pathway to loving your spouse, children, dear friends, family, coworkers, boss, etc.  Take time to invest in another’s life.  Look to love others today.

Allow the power of love to override the need for the flesh to feel comfortable.  Allow love to supersede people pleasing.  Allow love into your heart to then overflow onto others.

It’s DAY THIRTEEN. . .How will you show love today?

   
Live life. . .One Day at a time!
Sheree Craig