It is amazing how two people who profess
to love each other could fight bitterly but when the phone rings we get all sober
in an instance. We reply, “Hi pastor or friend, it’s so good to hear from you!”
I’m sure you don’t know what I’m talking about but I’ve done this many times.
Why is that?
Two reasons! Lack of respect and
taking the person we love for granted. When you love someone, you have to have
boundaries. You never want to cross certain lines that will hurt your loved
one. A bitter word is like a burn. You can say it only once but it can sting
for months. That’s why we cannot just say what we think we have to measure the
consequences. A good principle to live by is this, “If you cannot say something
good, don’t say anything at all.” We have to show restraint and be kind.
Love is kind. Often we go out of our
way to help a stranger but we’re reluctant to put away the dirty sock or play
with little Johnny. Love means we offer our act of service without being nagged
to do. You have to get out of your comfort zone and constantly find a way to
please the person we love in a healthy way. No man has ever been honored for
what he taken but what he gives!
Love is kind. That simply means you
just want to be good to the person you love – consistently! Often we wait for
the big day or event to express our love to someone. A better way to show love
is to do something small for the person you love on a daily basis – as a
lifestyle. Say how much you love them or give a compliment. Write a few words of
appreciation and encouragement in a beautiful card. Do a random act of service.
Give a meaningful gift. Care enough to listen – without offering a solution to “fix
it.”
"God is love" (1 John 4:8 NIV). When we say we love God, in essence we're saying to the people we love, "I love you - unconditionally!" Be kind. Let kindness begin at home! I’m praying for you.
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