Matthew 22:36-40
“Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?”
Jesus replied: “ ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself. All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”"
Obviously we should Love the Lord with all our heart, but how would the world be different if we all began to truly love our neighbor as ourselves? I was quite tickled by the kids responses. One little girl piped up and said, "We wouldn't need policeman anymore!" One little boy said, "Wow, we wouldn't have school bully's anymore!" It's so true that the act of loving each other could revolutionize our World. However as adults we ask ourselves, is it even possible?
When we look at the world around us, it is hard to see it free of anger and hate. It is hard to imagine this World without senseless violence and crime. The question is are we willing to try? It all begins with one voice, with one heart working to make a difference in the World around us. It could be as simple as a note in the mail to someone or a smile as you pass someone on the street. We tend to be so self consumed that we can't see what is going on around us. If we were just to take notice of the people around us we would start to see the world differently. As our perspective changes we can begin to see the effect our presence has on those around us.
Take this Valentines day to change the environment around you. Give others a gentle smile, a small wave, and a better day. Loving others will start small but as you see that love change others you will become more brave about loving the world around you. Follow God's commandments and show others the love that God shows you each and every day.
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