Beloved, let us love one another, for love is (springs) from God; and he who loves his fellowmen is begotten of God and is coming progressively to know and understand God [to perceive and recognize and get a better and clearer knowledge of Him]. He who does not love has not become acquainted with God does not and never did know Him, for God is love. - 1 John 4:7-8 Love one another is NOT a simple task. At least not for me. I think relationships are hard. All relationships...friendships, parent to child, child to parent, marriage, etc. However, if we can grasp this "Love One Another" command, we will find that our relationships can be more fulfilling, peaceful, and productive. Love is... - forgiving one another...none of us are perfect - love is accepting others "as is" - kind and patient - does not keep a list of mistakes made - is what we are called to walk in - is what Jesus did for us Love is most definitely a dying to self act. It is a submitting to God way of life. … [Read more...]