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TODAY’S WORD…

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My children,

our love is not to be just words

or mere talk,

but something real and active.

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– 1 John 3:18 (JB)

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REFLECTION…

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Love for others – following our Lord’s example –

must go beyond mere talk;

it must show itself in deed

and in truth.

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There is no comfort in the selfish heart

– it is full of darkness

and un-admitted desperation.

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It is the generous heart which gives from itself to others,

that is full of light

which overflows on to others

and uplifts those in need of loving compassion.

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True love is expressed in actions,

actions that are guided by truth.

If we ‘close our heart’

when we see others in need

– then we do not truly love.

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QUOTE…

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"We may give without loving,

but we cannot love without giving."

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– attributed to Bernard Meltzer

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REPETITIVE PRAYER FOR TODAY…

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Lord, teach me how to love.

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