My relationship with God is never meant to be hard, or burdensome. When my heart is inclined toward loving Him, it will naturally flow in all goodness like water running downhill. Water does not try to run downhill, it simply does. We learn to love loving, when we simply enjoy its rewards.
“This is love for God: to keep his commands. And his commands are not burdensome.” 1Jo.
There is one decision that will never lead us wrong, and that is a decision to love. This does not mean that we do not need wisdom to channel our love, and spread its energy towards goodness. Love wisely by joining your actions to the One who knows the best way to express it.
“God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God lives in them.”
What value is there in being in peaceful surroundings with no peace in the heart. I know what that is like. But, the peace that Jesus works in us has lasting value, because no matter what our circumstances, its fruit guards our heart and mind.
“The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are healthy, your whole body will be full of light.” Jesus “Conversations Within” ts 2/27/
I swim in a river that flows in one direction, and will ultimately empty into the endless ocean of God’s favor. He uses everything that comes my way only for goodness. My past failings, my present circumstances cannot separate me from the love of God in Christ. There is no way to lose when we commit ourselves to God's love and care.
“All things are yours...the world or life or death or the present or the future--all are yours, and you are Christ’s, and Christ belongs to
There are times when withholding help is not withholding love. Love always looks for the best way to love someone. If a man refuses to work because they are lazy, as opposed to someone who is unable to work, the good book says that we should not feed them. Hunger is good motivation to work. If able give them a job. Don't enable people to take advantage of others.
“Love
