Love in Action

I just got home from New Community and had to jot down a few things I want to remember about Love and 1 John Chapter 3. I'm certain the message was just for me. I find it so strange how He works sometimes? God spoke His message to me through someone. Tonight it was through our Pastor.

He asked us two questions.
1). Who have I had a difficult time loving these days?
2). What do I think God wants me to do this week to improve our relationship?

A specific person came to mind immediately. I'm praying about the second question.

If I had my own Bible with me I would have underlined these verses...

This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers. Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth. (1 John 3:16, 18)

And this is his command: to believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and to love one another as he commanded us. (1 John 3:23)

I've known my love language has been "Acts of Service" for a long time. I didn't realize it's Biblical! I loved the book, The Five Love Languages. In his book, Dr Gary Chapman told us we often feel most comfortable giving others our love language. Mine is not the same as the person who came to mind. I dusted off an old book the other day by another author I used to adore. Although she is a little rough around the edges, she is right on! I bought it several years ago but don't remember reading it. I've only read a couple of chapters and only have one word to explain how it's hitting me. "OUCH". I'm getting convicted over and over again and don't believe it was an accident a friend suggested I read it.

As I ponder the second question, this song came to mind. A lot of other people must love it too, since it's been viewed 10,453,095 times! I better keep Believing God. Keep Loving. Keep Praying!



Love,
Angie xoxo