December 25, 2013

1 John 5:  ¹⁶ And so we know and rely on the love God has for us.
God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them.

John is all over us about loving our brothers.  Rather ironic, since today is the first time I have seen my brother or his wife since the trouble in our family. It all went well.  A good time was had.  It doesn't seem weird. 

But do I love these people?   Yes, they are children of God whether they know it or not.  And John tells me I cannot love God, whom I can't see, unless I can love those I do.  I am trying, Lord, but the hurt is still there.

Prayer:  O, Lord, help me to love my brother.  I am trying to overcome the apathy which helped me to heal my own hurt soul.  I don't want to be in that position again, but I know I cannot be completely in tune with your will without loving those who were thoughtless.  I need your guidance over the next couple of days especially. 
Amen