Day 53

1 Peter 4:8 ~ “Most of all, love each other as if your life depended on it. Love makes up for practically anything.” (MSG)

It’s easy to love people you like; especially the ones who love you back. The love you share makes you want to spend time with them, care for them, maybe even provide for them. You have a special place for them in your heart; they often drift into your thoughts during the day. Whether it’s your spouse, your children, or a close friend, you find loving them effortless. Do you know why? Because you feel they “deserve” it. They are worthy of your love, they’ve earned it. But, what about the person who lied on you at work? What about the person who, no matter what you do, acts as if they hate you? Or the complete stranger that’s mean to you for no apparent reason? I want to remind you today that we need to love each other, under any circumstance. We can’t pick and choose who we give it to, EVERYONE deserves it! Love makes up for anything, there’s nothing it can’t fix. Before you start to say how hard it is, think about this. What if God only loved those who loved Him? What would the world become if He only had room in His heart for the ones who had room for Him? There is someone right now that needs love from you, don’t hold it hostage…their life may depend on it!