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Love One Another

"By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another." - John 13:35

"John 13:35 says the world will know we are Christians by our love for each other.  If a nonbeliever were to observe the relationships within your small group, your ministry team or your church, what would they conclude about Jesus?" - Disciples Path

Many churches will have visitors for activities on Saturday and worship services on Sunday.  Many of us will be stressed from cleaning, cooking, and planning for the crowds and events.  But that stress doesn't give us the option of not showing love to one another.  We must love one another always in order to show Jesus in all ways.

I know that I fail far too regularly at slowing down and letting people know that I care.  I get too caught up in getting things done, checking off the task at hand, or focusing on the next goal to sometimes slow down and realize that if it weren't for the PEOPLE around me, none of those things would matter.  What good are accomplishments or success without others to share it with?  The stuff that we (as in I) get most worked up and worried about are often truly interchangeable.  Loans, workouts, cars, house stuff...all of those can be swapped and moved around with little consequence.  But the people around me at work, the gym, and especially at home are what really make any success or enjoyment in those things matter.

So to all my co-workers, friends, and family, thank you.  I'm sorry that I don't slow down and show love and compassion enough.  But I'm thankful for times where God brings my faults to my attention and extends His grace and mercy.  Show love to others this weekend.  Easter is the greatest moment in history, the moment when Jesus (man) defeated sin and death.  What's not to love about that?


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