Everyone is worthy of God’s love, even when we act in an unlovable manner.  Everyone has been created in God’s image and everything/everyone that God created is good.   Since God is good and we are God’s creation, why can’t we love ‘everyone’ unconditionally as God does?  Why can’t we be fair and treat others in the manner in which we want to be treated?  Why don’t we respect our differences and follow John Wesley’s pattern of doing all the good we can; for as many people as we can; as often as we can!

When innocent people are hurt, what is our role in preventing this from happening again?  Do we have some responsibility in correcting this wrong?

When decisions are made that intentionally hurt families, how do we intervene in a responsible manner?

When one group organizes to monopolize our government and the economy, what can the masses do to overcome this present state?

All of the above are difficult for us because of our learned behaviors, greed, prejudices, judgmental attitudes, to name a few, to walk in Jesus’ foot prints.

Working towards overcoming our inability to love everyone unconditionally begins inside of each of us.  We must revisit our faith, love, strength, courage; seek wisdom, avoid evil, and work together like the answer depends on us, however trust, knowing that it all depends on God!  Let’s make the world a better place for the good of all!

Thought for the Week:

We can make a positive difference in our world by loving everyone, including those who make it hard to do so; by praying, trusting, using our hearts and minds; then rolling up our sleeves, putting on our boots and working diligently to overcome evil.

Prayer:

Loving God of all peoples, we thank you for loving all of Your creation.  Help us to love others in the same manner in which You love us.  Teach us how to overcome the evil as it exists in the world, today.  Please touch the hearts of evil doers and please overcome evil with good!  We can’t do this alone!  In the Name of Jesus...Amen!

Life is good and can be good all the time.  God’s love for us is unconditional and God wants each of us to live our lives in a manner whereby our lives will be good also.  There are times when we are weary, however if we keep our eyes focused on God we will get rest and regain our strength so we can function well.  There are scriptures that will help us overcome any weariness we may face.  When life is weary, God is good!

There are times when life has been unfair, however that does not mean that God has stopped loving us.  Sometimes choices are made that may change our lives from the plan that we had, but don’t fret because God is still good and will see us through any challenges we may encounter.

There may be times when life is sad, however if we share our pain with God, God will strengthen us each day until we are out of the sad season.  Even when bad things happen, God is good and waiting on us to call on Him!  Always remember that with God as our guide, we will overcome!

Let’s be mindful that God is in the restoration business.  Whatever we may encounter, God is always there for us....waiting for us to seek His help and guidance. 

Thought for the Week:

God provides help as we follow the scripture’s advice to ask, seek and knock.  God wants to bless us, so let’s live our lives in an obedient manner to receive the amazing blessings available to us!

Prayer:

Awesome God, thank you for giving us the opportunity to seek You for guidance and direction during the weary, unfair and sad experiences in our lives.  Thanks for advising us to ask and depend on You; to seek Your face so we can mirror your attributes; and to knock so new opportunities will be available to us. Amen.