Learning to Love

 The Bible says (in Philippians 2), "If you have any...





encouragement from being united with Christ,

comfort from his love,

fellowship with the Spirit,

or tenderness and compassion,







then... 

  Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.

Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus.

That's a challenging question: is my attitude the same as that of Christ Jesus? John 15:13, talking about the great love that Jesus has for us, says, "Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends." What does it mean to lay down your life for others? That's something I'm learning about in this season of life as God has called us to serve family members in need.

It means "doing everything without complaining or arguing," and even if we are "being poured out like a drink offering," to still be "glad and rejoice" (Philippians 2).

That's a tall order! And there's no way I can love like that on my own. The good news is I don't have to...and neither do you!

{ "Continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling,  for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose." }