Am I known as a Daddy, husband, brother, friend, coworker? Am I known for being funny, serious, boring, smart, dumb, helpful, selfish? Am I know for who I am or what I do?
What am I known for? What should I be known for?
Love. Love is what I should be known for. I should be known for the love that I show to others. I should be known for loving others just as Jesus has loved me. Unconditional, undying, unrestricted, undiscriminating love. Patient, kind, selfless, humble, polite, forbearing & unchanging love. Love that gives the last dollar in my wallet to the homeless lady sitting outside Vons. Love that takes the time to turn off the computer, TV and smartphone to listen to another human being. Love that sets aside my schedule to stop and see another human being. Love that overlooks wrongs, insults and inconsiderateness others have done against me. Love that pursues anyone lost, lonely and hurting. Love that serves, honors, encourages and blesses others. Love that is most concerned about the state of another's soul, rather than the shell that houses it. Love that has as its source the unrelenting passionate love of Jesus. Love. Love is what I should be known for.A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”(John 13:34-35 ESV)
What am I known for?
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