Loving Others

Can we agree that some people are just difficult to love? You try your hardest but you just can't seem to win with them. How do you love that boss who is racist? How do you love that colleague who actively try to bring you down? How do you love someone who persecutes you because of your faith? How do you love someone who despises you for no reason?

One of the things my daddy taught me growing up was that 'Love is a choice'. I choose to love regardless of religion, race, sexual orientation, nationality, etc. I used to think I was such a lover of people. However, that was so far from the truth. It wasn't until I cried to God to search my heart and reveal those things which were not of Him, that I realized how cold and unloving I was. I was very friendly and loved my friends, however, I wasn't loving towards all.  I came to a whole new understanding of 'Love your neighbour as yourself' which according to Jesus is the second greatest commandment. (Matthew 22:36-39)

I thought real hard about it, the foundation of Christianity is love. So if I call myself a christian, but I do not have love, who exactly am I following? I shouldn't love people only when they are good to me, but those who persecute me. I choose to love that high school friend who after years of not being in touch popped out of nowhere to badmouth me just as I choose to love those who affirm me. (Matthew 5:43-48)

One thing I have learned in my walk with Christ, is to love everyone regardless. It's not always easy. Sometimes, I want to respond in a way that is contrary to love, and I just remember, love is a choice, and I choose to love. Now let me be honest with you, once in a while, I loose control and I don't respond in love but hey, no one is perfect right? :)

Remember that I didn't get to this point on my own. I know I said I choose to love but it took God opening up my heart. If you struggle with loving a particular person, honestly, go before God and ask him to help you love them. It is after all, the second greatest commandment.

So this week, when you are faced with opposition, disappointment, discouragement, hurt, anger, remember, LOVE IS A CHOICE.

I burst out singing this song while typing this up, so I thought to make someone smile with this throwback. Hehehehe. Isn't Bubbles the cutest? She says 'You can't hurt me with the things that you do, I'll pick up dandelions and I'll give them to you" LOL.

Verse of the Week 
If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels,but do not have love,I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. (1 Corinthians 13:1)


Song of the Week
Sinking Deep by Hillsong Young and Free
This song brings me to tears most of the time. Here's an excerpt of the lyrics. I hope the song blesses you. Have a great week <3

CHORUS
I'm wide awake
Drawing close
Stirred by grace
All my heart is Yours
All fear removed
I breathe You in
I lean into Your love
Your love

VERSE 2
When I'm lost You pursue me
Lift my head to see Your glory
Lord of all
So beautiful

Here in You I find shelter
Captivated by the splendour
Of Your face
My secret place