In this world the beauty of love is all around us. With nature for sure, when we’re graced by
the golden rays of the sun and lush foliage in parks. For months strolling along the beach we see the
crushing waves on sunlit days. In winter
just looking at ice-covered mountains gracing the skyline is delightful.
But in our daily lives there are other loves that are more
personal. We all face them on our
journey through life. These are the
people we love - our fathers, mothers, aunts, uncles, cousins, neighbors, and
friends. We’re attracted by their
smiles, laughter, dress, education, and intellectual prowess. These abundant blessings
reveal themselves in unexpected ways.
Wayne Dyer (1940–2015),
a self-help author and motivational speaker observed, “Doing what you love is
the cornerstone of having abundance in your life.” Much of this beauty that surrounds us is
within our reach to enjoy. One of
America’s founding fathers and principal author of the Declaration of
Independence, Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826)
realized, “Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.” This truth is captured in beauty, wisdom,
and honesty of our daily lives. We can
access these gifts by doing good deeds.
Faithful Love
It takes dedication to be in love. When we reach out for such joy we come to a
place where there’s God. His blessings
are found in the kindness we show others.
It’s wondrous love at its best that may be evasive, but through
persistence we’re able to capture it. This
love is all around us. Keep on
professing your faith which points to eternity.
You’ll then become secured in your walk as you encounter God’s deep and
lasting love. Such an undertaking brings
joy to your souls. A cosmetic surgeon
and author Maxwell Maltz (1889–1975)
wrote, “Man maintains his balance, poise, and sense of security only as he is
moving forward.” We do so by displaying this
sort of love. It’s always on the move and
embraces everything in its path.
Love of Christ
A screenwriter Monica Johnson (1946–2010) captured the essence of faith when she
testified: “God is so unique in giving His people ways of fellowship, witness,
and remember what a mighty and merciful God He is.” Christ’s love is surely through his Word of
Truth. It reveals itself by loving the poor, hungry, and homeless. The Holy Spirit deepens this love and reveals
these great blessings. All we have to do
is look to the cross, the symbol of hope, life, resurrection, and
salvation. Walk therefore like saints
growing in humility. You’ll be having
hearts of flesh formed through the Spirit of Truth that comes from the Good
Shepherd himself.
Love of Creation
Rabindranath Tagore (1861–1941), a Bengali author and artist believed, “Love
is the only reality and it is not mere sentiment. It is the ultimate truth that lies at the
heart of creation.” Tagore has cleverly
touched on the pulse of love’s nature.
Christians encounter these through the symbols of God surrounding
us. Such liberty involves beauty that
cleanses our hearts and minds. New
hearts are formed and nurtured.
With community love we care for people in villages, cities
and towns. It honors the Lord’s
commandment to love our neighbor as ourselves.
By this commandment we sow love in all places through the fruits of the
Spirit. Love creates and recreates - and
as it does, blesses everything else in its path. It’s the ultimate beauty of life that can be
best described as boundless.
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