Here are some very practical application steps for John with 10 ways we can "Love One Another" well:. If you have elderly Christian neighbors, check on them once or twice a week or take them a meal. If they need to run an errand either take them or offer to do it yourself. Has one of your friends volunteered for the church bake sale, garage sale, or to host a dinner for church speaking guests? Offer to help them organize the event or find volunteers and donations for the garage sale.
You can also offer to help cook and serve at the dinner or bake goodies for the bake sale. Do you have a friend who is having a difficult time? Offer to have them spend the night at your house to get away from it all. You can spend your evening in Bible study and prayer , watching a Christian movie, or something else that gets their mind off things. You can also share a favorite dinner or munch on your favorite snacks and beverages.
If you have a friend who needs help cleaning out their garage for the church garage sale or cleaning their house before the mission family they are hosting arrives, volunteer to help. If they volunteer at a Christian based organization, offer to join them for a day. They will appreciate the help, and your bond will grow closer. Is your friend having a particularly hectic day and you have some extra time? Offer to walk their dog in the afternoon or pick up their dry cleaning or get their kids from school.
Set aside some time for specific, strategic prayer every day. Also, think about other Christians that need powerful prayer. Some examples are Christians in the military and even those who face persecution in foreign countries. Christians that are in prison also need lots of prayers. We must look past these things so that we can get to the hearts of those who are placed in our paths. Maybe you have two or three people in mind? Sit down today and say a prayer for them — however you feel called, and then send them an encouraging Ecard today, invite them to coffee or send them an encouraging card or gift.
And for those whom you happen upon in the grocery store or the coffee shop line, stock up on these Scripture shareables to pass out when the moment presents itself and keep them in mind as you talk to God throughout your day.
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January 03, Related Articles. And when we do love like Jesus loved, others will know that we are indeed his followers. What an honor that Jesus welcomes us and empowers us to love as He loves. This verse does not have to seem like an impossible instruction.
It is a gentle and revolutionary nudging to walk in his ways rather than our own. It is an invitation to love beyond ourselves, and to focus on the interests of others instead of only our own desires.
To love as Jesus loves means we will live the most fulfilling and satisfying versions of our lives knowing that we furthered the kingdom of God rather than leaving our own legacy.
Jesus modeled humility as he lovingly washed the feet of the disciples, and when he went to the cross, he made the greatest sacrifice out of love known to humankind. Pamela Palmer is a writer, chaplain, and the founder of upheldlife. She lives and thrives on Jesus, coffee, and music. She is in pastoral ministry and gets to share in the emotional and spiritual lives of many people, being a small piece of each journey.
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