“As I sit here this morning at my computer, thinking about life in general, about people, and about the news and everything that is taking place in our world, I can’t help but simply pray to the Lord and say, “Father, what we need is love. Amen!”

For I know that love is where it’s at, guys, in every area of our lives. It always comes down to love. You see, when we love, it changes us. Not only does it change us, but it also changes the lives of those we are privileged to meet along our journey and those we encounter each and every day.

You see, love always looks beyond imperfections and disagreements. Love is what moves us toward humility, what leads us to forgive, and what helps us turn the other cheek and go that extra mile. For love is what our Lord demonstrates to us each and every day. None of us are perfect individuals. We fail, we fall, and we make mistakes sometimes many mistakes not because we necessarily want to or intend to, but because we still live in a world that is full of poison, deadly poison at that. And we also continue to live in these earthly, fleshly bodies.

That is why we are told to put on the full armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-18). Amen!

We are also told to deny ourselves, take up our crosses, and follow the Lord (Matthew 16:24). Amen!

You see, in and of ourselves, we honestly cannot do anything without Jesus. God’s grace is sufficient for us, and His strength is made perfect in weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9).

But when we are loving and serving Christ, our lives should always be a beacon of light, shining brightly and overflowing with love. For we know that love is one thing our world desperately needs more of. In fact, I believe love is something that should be taught to each of us daily, and it is something we should continually be learning and putting into practice.

For we are told in God’s Word that “whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love” (1 John 4:8).

You see, sometimes it seems that we simply forget how to love. We forget how to treat one another. Somehow, the enemy blinds so many people to what it truly means to love and to love everyone. The good, the bad, and those in between. Yes, literally everyone!

For we cannot minister only to those who are like us, right?

We are the church of the living God, and we should always be representing our Lord in everything we do. When we go out into the world, our eyes should be looking for opportunities to help someone and to recognize when someone is in need. And when we see a need, we should reach out with love, kindness, and compassion.

We shouldn’t be looking to judge or condemn, but rather to see others through the eyes of Christ. We should see them as the Lord our God sees them, just as He sees each one of us. Amen!

So today, and every day, the message is simple: LOVE! Just love, go beyond what is expected, and do whatever you can to help others, love others, and shine the light of Jesus like never before.

And remember, when we are dealing with people who have hardened hearts, we should always be patient with them. We should consider the many times the Lord has been, and continues to be, so very patient with us.

For once again, let us never forget that “love covers a multitude of sins” (1 Peter 4:8). And if it were not for the Lord’s grace and mercy, where would any of us be? (Lamentations 3:22-23).

So let us live a life of love. Let us walk in humility, extend forgiveness, show compassion, and be a light to everyone we encounter. Above all, let us live lives that honor and are pleasing to our Lord. Amen!”

“For it is in His name, Jesus’ name, that I do ask and pray..Amen and Amen..Be blessed today my dear sweet friends and remember wherever you go and whatever you do, Be a light for our Father, Much love to you all, Mandi ❤️