Love One Another

Greetings, everyone!
    I am very sorry I have not posted in over a week. My school had overrun my priority for computer time.
    This post is more of a challenge I'm taking on, and I would like to challenge you as well. First, let me explain this so the rest of this post makes sense. I am a person who loves to come up with witty or sarcastic come backs. But, lately, the Holy Spirit has been convicting me. I didn't realize it, but I was actually taking "revenge" in what I said to those who insulted me. One day the Lord spoke to me and said, " If I can forgive you everytime you do something against me, why can't you forgive one comment?"
   And it really dawned on me. What right do I have to hold anything against anyone? And it isn't always what I say to their face, but what I say to others about them....what I think about them. So, now whenever some one says something insulting to me, God reminds me to ask Him what I should say, or if I should say anything at all. What comes out of my mouth should give glory to Him. I'll admit, it can be a challenge. But remember, we strive to live for Christ. How can we show others His love if we're insulting them? Try this: Everytime some one insults you, look on them with love, as if they had never said anything. It's very, very difficult, but please, please try! Ask the Spirit to give you strength for all things are possible in Him.

“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another." -- John 13:34


 "Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good?  But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear their threats; do not be frightened.” But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,  keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander." -- 1 Peter 3:13-16


"Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning;great is your faithfulness."-- Lamentations 3:22-23


And here's an added quote to think about: " No one can make you feel inferior without your permission." -- Eleanor Roosevelt