Sunday 11 November 2007

The Answer is Love

Having trouble with your family? The answer is love.
Having trouble with a person at work? The answer is love.
How about a problem at the corps? The answer is love.
How do I lead someone to Christ? The answer is love.
What must I do to be like Jesus? The answer is love.
How do I mend a relationship? The answer is love.
How do I raise my children? The answer is love.
How do I relate to my aging parents? The answer is love.
What can be done about world peace? The answer is love.
What would make us most proud about our children? The answer is love.
How can I serve God better? The answer is love.
What does He expect of me? The answer is love.
Got the message?

1 John 4:16 (MSG)
16 We know it so well, we've embraced it heart and soul, this love that comes from God. God is love. When we take up permanent residence in a life of love, we live in God and God lives in us.

5 comments:

Unknown said...

My daily prayer:

'Lord, increase my capacity to love.'

RJMunn

Anonymous said...

I just wish it was easier to do sometimes, and not like a chore - God help me I guess to make it easier. Thanks for your words - again they speak.

Jim Knaggs said...

Love can be given one step at a time.

Anonymous said...

Faith, hope and love. The greatest of these is love.

Jim Knaggs said...

I know that is your experience as well. Thanks, Jack.