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Hello all, I thougth I would share this devotional, at the urging of Cynthia. LOL
Hope all is well.
If we love one another, God dwelleth in us and his love is perfected in us.
> 1 John 4:12-13
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> To be Christ like we must allow Christ to dwell within us; His patience, His
> love, His holiness, His faith, His purity; all revealing themselves through
> our lives. It is His perfect characteristics, working through us, that make
> a difference. We cannot simply try to do things to imitate Him, but we must
> allow Him to be in us, and His love to love through us. It has to be
> genuinely Christ and not us. Jesus' life on Earth was a reflection of the
> Father. It was His holiness, purity and love, which overflowed into the
> lives of those that were hurting. He brought healing and comfort to them. It
> was not something He practiced; it naturally flowed from His life to those
> who encountered Him. It is good for us to evaluate what motivates us to
> serve Christ. Is it a duty or is it because we desire an intimate
> relationship with Him, and His love abides within us. We love with His love.
> All we do that is pure, holy, right and good is from Him. God created us for
> Himself, and He desires a relationship with us. We are free to love Him for
> all He is, all He has done, and all He will do. Each day is a new
> opportunity for us to express our love to Him, and to let His love overflow
> from our lives to others.
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> Prayer
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> The more I know of you Lord, the more I love you. I am in awe of the love
> you have shown. Allow me today to be a representative of your love to
> others. You dwell in me! What an overwhelming thought. Allow your love and
> holiness to flow through my life to others. Perfect your love in me. Amen. |
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