The Easy Way

It sure is easier to just avoid the people we don't get along with, isn't it?  I wonder if I'm the only one that struggles with that?  Let me know if you struggle with it, too.

Why is it so hard to love them?  Or, more specifically, why is it so hard to show them love?  Is it simply because it requires effort?

I think the next step, after praying for the power of the Holy Spirit, is to think of one thing we can do to show love to someone who might be a bit unloveable - then to do it!  Let's not avoid them in fear, let's show them love!

 

Posted on Thu, October 1, 2009 by Jonathan Goeke

2 comments (Add your own)

1. Cathy Wilson wrote:
Those are good thoughts. When I have done it works. Usually, when I pray about someone that is hard to love, then God changes me and my attitude.

Fri, October 2, 2009 @ 3:36 PM

2. PJ wrote:
Cat - you hit upon a key feature. It isn't praying for God to make them perfect, and then sitting back and waiting for that to happen. It is praying for them, and then seeing God change ME and MY attitude!

Tue, October 6, 2009 @ 10:08 AM

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