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HEART OF LOVE

Have you ever felt misunderstood and wished that people weren't so quick to judge? We're probably all guilty of jumping to conclusions and forming our own opinions of people. It's impossible to understand everything about another person without investing a lot of time into a relationship with them. Although we can't get to know everyone, we can still choose to start seeing people the way that God sees them. God loves people inspite of their weaknesses and He has called us to do the same.

What about people who hurt and mistreat us? Is it possible to love them? I believe that with God's help we can. We can pray for our hearts to be softened towards these people. It is through these relationships that we learn to be more patient and forgiving. We eventually learn that it is best to let go of our hard feelings and not let them affect how we see others. I believe that everyone possesses good qualities. Instead of expecting the worst, we can begin to look for the best in people. Even when we disagree with people, we can still be considerate of their feelings.

Anytime we are feeling misunderstood and judged we can trust that God understands and He knows our hearts. We can feel secure of His love for us. He enables us to press on and love people regardless of the circumstances. As it is written in Galatians 6:9, "Let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart." With a heart of love, we may bring out the best in each other. A little kindness goes a long way! No matter how we are treated, responding in love is a language that nearly everybody understands. Like it says in
1 John 2:10, "He that loves his brother abides in the light, and there is no cause of stumbling in him."

MY DAILY WISH
My daily wish is that we may,
See good in those who pass our way;
Find in each a worthy trait,
That we shall gladly cultivate;
See in each one passing by,
The better things that beautify.
A softly spoken word of cheer,
A kindly face, a smile sincere.
I pray each day that we may view,
The things that warm one's heart anew;
The kindly deed that can't be bought,
That only from good are wrought,
A burden lightened here and there,
A brother lifted from despair,
The aged ones freed from distress;
The lame, the sick, brought happiness.
Grant that before each sun has set,
We'll witness deeds we can't forget;
A soothing hand to one in pain,
A sacrifice for love - not gain;
A word to ease the troubled mind,
Of one whom fate has dealt unkind.
So, friend, my wish is that we may,
See good in all who pass our way.
Author: Phil Perkins

WORDS TO LIVE BY
People are often unreasonable,
illogical, and self-centered;
Forgive them anyway.
If you are kind, People may accuse you
of selfish, ulterior motives;
Be kind anyway.
If you are successful, you will win some
false friends and some true enemies;
Succeed anyway.
If you are honest and frank,
people may cheat you;
Be honest and frank anyway.
What you spend years building,
someone could destroy overnight;
Build anyway.
If you find serenity and happiness,
they may be jealous;
Be happy anyway.
The good you do today,
people will often forget tomorrow;
Do good anyway.
Give the world the best you have,
and it may never be enough;
Give the world the best you've got anyway.
You see, in the final analysis,
it is between you and God;
It was never between you and them anyway.
Written by: Mother Teresa

"A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another."
John 13:34-35

Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another; not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit serving the Lord; rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer; distributing to the needs of the saints, given to hospitality. Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep. Be of the same mind toward one another. Do not set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own opinion. Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men. If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men.
Romans 12:10-18

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