Sunday 17 March 2013

Love.

1 Corinthians 13:4
Love is patient. Love is kind.  It does not boast, it is not proud.

V13.
And now these three remain; faith,  hope and love.  But the greatest
of these is love.

True love is not selfish.  True love reaches out to others.  True love
is the greatest of all qualities and is an attitude of God himself. 1John4:8:  Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.

John 15: 12
' This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.

We are to love one another.  Why?  Because God loved us.  He loved us so much that he gave his life for us.  How can we show love to others?  We can show love by, understanding, listening,
helping, encouraging and giving.   There are times in our lives when
each one of us needs love, and there are times when each of us need to give and show love to others.  Reach out to someone today.

Tuesday 12 March 2013

Relationship

Matthew 6:20
But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven where moth and
rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal.

Whatever done in love, for Christ,will one day have heaven's reward.  Let each one of us do what we can for Him,our loving
Lord and Saviour.

The richest people on earth are those who invest their lives in heaven.


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Matthew 5:9
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.

Peacemakers are those who turn the other cheek, go the extra mile
and love their enemies, also praying for those who persecute them.
Easy to do?  No,not on our own accord.  It's not in our nature to
forgive or help those who have hurt us, whether mentally or physically.  But God has asked us to peacemakers.  Why?
Because God is a peacemaker, and we should walk in the footsteps
of God. And when we make peace we are called 'sons of God.' (v9)

Help me O Lord, to be a true peacemaker in my attitude, words and
deeds.  Help me to show Your mercy and peace.
In Jesus name
Amen.

Because of the peace of God and peace with God, we can be peacemakers for God.