Tuesday, June 30, 2015

June 30. 2015: I John 13:34-35


I John 13:34-35
I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.
Reflection:
“The Loving Heart lifts up the Christian as one of genuine relationships rooted in truth and love. I deeply believe that the only reason we can? ourselves in love to God and to others is because God first loved us. God loves us so much that he gave himself to us in Christ Jesus, our Lord. I John 4:19 states: “We love, because he first loved us.”  
A song that came to mind after reading this statement from Tim is “Here I am, Lord.” This should be a familiar tune to many.  The first line is, “I, the Lord of sea and sky, I have heard my people cry. All who dwell in dark and sin my hand will save.”   This demonstrates what a loving heart is. When we hear of those struggling, we reach out to help. This is an action of love. 

Reflection Questions:
When did you first feel loved?
How has God demonstrated how to love you?
Prayer
Lord, we are thankful for the ways in which You teach us to love. You hear our cries and You comfort us. Allow our hearts to be guided during this time to grow closer to You. Amen

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