It seemed like everyone wanted the blogs to continue, but no one is writing so I will try to break the ice and get it started again....maybe
In Peru I struggled with loving an older lady who I saw as abusing the gringos for their goodies. I was asked to pray for her, but it was incredible hard for me because I didn't really want to ask God to help her because I felt no sympathy for her. I prayed a prayer and politely walked away. Since that prayer I have thought A LOT about that little old lady and the unloving prayer I prayed. I wanted so badly to do the right thing and really ask God for his healing, but honestly I couldn't get the right "feeling". I came to love, but loving the "unlovable" is one of the hardest things for me to do.
So today's devotional was "Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples." John 13:35 This morning God told me that I needed to love those in America, and more specifically in my church, work, and community, that I may see as unlovable. God used the little old lady in Peru to show me that I should love those who seem unworthy of compassion. To reach out and befriend those that I would find unlikely friends. If God can show me mercy and grace like he has each and everyday and if I am suppose to die to self and live as Christ everyday then I should attempt to show grace to those that I don't see as easy to love.
I can not go back and undo what I did in Peru. That moment has passed and I will always remember what happened but I can change my future. I can prepare myself for the "unlovables" that God will set in my path. It will come with prayer. Please pray that I am prepared for the next request from someone that I can't see Jesus in. Just because I can't see him doesn't mean he isn't there.
Thank you God for speaking to me today. Protect our church. Lord, help us to keep our eyes on you. Remind us to love on another and find you in the beauty of each other. Amen
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