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I took a deep breath, my heart pounding in my chest. I felt the eyes of my brothers on me, their faces illuminated by the warm glow of the fire. The weight of what I was about to say sat heavy on my tongue. Jesus gave this commandment for us to follow.
A new command I give you: Love one another.
As I have loved you, so you must love one another.
By this everyone will know that you are my disciples,
if you love one another.” Can we live in relationship with love as our guide?
The words echoed around us, the power of their meaning settling in our hearts. We were not just brothers in blood but brothers in faith, bound together by a shared love and devotion to God.
“Can we live in relationship with love as our guide?” I asked them. Their eyes met mine, each face reflecting the question back at me. It was a challenge, a call to action. A call to be better, to love deeper.
“We long to be accepted by others,” I continued. “So we must first accept God’s love. Once we understand how powerful His love is for us, then we can model this love for others in our lives.”
The truth of my words rang clear and true in the quiet room. God’s love was not something to be taken lightly; it was a force to be reckoned with, a force that could change lives and hearts.
“God doesn’t look at our flaws but covers us with His righteousness,” I said. “Shouldn’t we then not pick at others’ flaws but cover them with grace and love? This is the basis of healthy relationships.”
I paused for a moment, letting my words sink in. We had all been guilty of judging others at times; it was human nature. But we were called to be more than just human; we were called to be disciples.
“In order to have that,” I continued, “we must submit to God’s love and be with those who choose to love in a healthy way. Many people choose to be apart from God and in that act, relationships become self-serving and not pleasing to God.”
I let the words hang in the air for a moment before adding, “Let us surrender our hearts to God and reflect a pure love for one another.”
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