As I go through my daily Bible reading, many times there are verses that speak to me or just a new understanding that I gain. However, something that seemed so clear to me one day easily fades over time. This is an effort to remember those things and "write them deep within my heart."
King Solomon who was granted wisdom by God himself could not resist the temptation of sin. Wisdom is important, but it is not everything. We are called to study His word and hide it in our hearts, but most importantly we are called to love. Matthew 22:37-38 Jesus replied: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself." To love God and through Him love our families and friends, love our church, love strangers and enemies. Because (1 Corinthians 13:2) if I had the gift of prophecy, and if I understood all of God's secret plans and
possessed all knowledge, and if I had such faith that I could move mountains,
but didn't love others, I would be nothing. Nothing.....
Father, Please don't let me go through my life as nothing. Fill me up with your unending love so that I can share it with others. So that I can be a better wife, a better mother, a better friend, a better church member, and a better witness for you. Please speak to my church as we go through a difficult time. Help us to share with others and grow, but most importantly help us to love. Love our pastors, love each other, love our community. In Jesus Name, Amen.
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