In the last several weeks my Facebook feed and television have been bombarded with posts and stories regarding two topics: 1.) Christmas and 2.) Some very controversial decisions being made by our justice system. I've seen all of your posts/feedback/opinions...here are my thoughts....I'm going to get a little John Lennon on you for a moment....stick with me.
Love doesn't boast, nor is it proud, nor is it rude.
I see this as MY role to play in this chaotic time in our world. When there are supposed to be 'silent nights' and instead we're watching tears and violence and rage and abound. If you want to know my opinion...this is it. I am going to LOVE you. I'm going to LOVE my neighbors. I'm going to LOVE the patient lady who checks me out at Safeway every week. I'm going to LOVE that lady who cut me off in Saturday traffic. I'm going to LOVE those who I may not fully understand....because that is what true LOVE does. And I think a little LOVE can do our hurting world some immense good. Call me an idealist, but it never hurts to try.
(These thoughts didn't originate from me, but rather from one of my most favorite books.)
L.O.V.E
Love is patient....and love is kind.
Love isn't jealous.
Love doesn't boast, nor is it proud, nor is it rude.
Love doesn't demand it's own way.
It's not irritable either...and it keeps no record of being wronged.
It doesn't rejoice about injustice...rather...it rejoices whenever Truth wins out.
Love NEVER gives up.
It NEVER loses faith.
It is ALWAYS hopeful.
Love will never fail.
In light of this holiday season which may not seem too 'cheerful' to many people in our nation right now, I hope I can do my part to exude love. No strings attached...just legitimate, real, love. And I hope I can make someone's Christmas season a little more 'Merry'. I'd 'love' it if you joined me. :)
