Ephesians
5:1,2
"Follow
God's example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love,
just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and
sacrifice to God." NIV
"Be ye
therefore followers of God, as dear children; And walk in love, as Christ also
that loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and sacrifice to God
for a sweet smelling savour." KJV
How often do we
fail to sacrifice our own wants and needs for someone else? Are we guilty of
turning the other way when we see someone in need because it is inconvenient or
we don't have the time to give in love? The truth is, we don't have time not to
show God's love because the world is in such great need of experiencing it
through God's people. If we are children of God, we will be like Christ, and
give of ourselves and our time to show love and care to those who need it. In so
doing, our acts of love become a fragrant offering to our God, because we gave
out of love for Him and for our fellowmen.
Heavenly Father,
forgive us for our selfishness and lack of love toward those who are in need.
Fill our hearts with compassion and love for those who need Your provision and
use us to supply to them out of our abundance. Help us to not give thought to
the time or amount of money it will take. But help us to give thought to the
great sacrifice Christ made for us at the cross. In His name we pray,
Amen.
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Bobbi
Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC
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