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We pray for Christian families around the world; may they embody and experience unconditional love and advance in holiness in their daily lives.
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Christian families may embody and experience uncOnditional love
Every single person we meet is loved by God and is someone Jesus died for. Everyone we encounter through the day - strangers, acquaintances, friends, family - can experience God's love through you. Every day, you have the opportunity to show God's love to others.
"A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this, everyone will know that you are my disciples if you love one another." -(John 13:34-35)
God commands us to love one another. Love is supposed to be the defining characteristic of our lives as Christians.
Has that been your experience? Is that how you would describe yourself - as loving to one another?
Some people are naturally loving, but that's not always the case. Some people aren't naturally compassionate or people-focused. God has created us uniquely, but we are all commanded to love.
SHOW GOD'S LOVE BY LISTENING
In today's culture, it seems like so many voices are speaking (and often shouting). Communication is always at our fingertips through email, text, social media, and the 24-hour news cycle.
While social media has increased communication, it has also given us the false appearance of genuine connections and real relationships. In fact, Generation Z, those born from (late 1990 - early 2010) who is the most "connected," is considered the loneliest generation.
It is rare for people to feel truly heard. So let us make a difference and enable the people to be heard:
- Commit to slow down, ask questions, and LISTEN to people.
- Listen to understand, not just to prepare your response.
- Allow people to speak their minds without interruption or judgement.
- People will feel valued (and loved!) when they are heard and understood.
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