LOVE Like You Really Mean It: Friends and Foes Alike

I do love my friends; but a foe, as in really loving one? How could that be? Thank God, as of now, I don’t have one. But as I hark back to my younger years, I have more than a few. Back then, I knew I never was nice to an enemy. How could I be nice to someone who causes me pain, who doesn't even try a bit of niceness?

But then again, reminded by the God who humbled Himself before the sinful people who have greatly offended Him, then I am able to reconsider. Yes, I am reconsidering and trying by the help of my sweet Lord and Savior’s extravagant love and grace. A Creator who saved this sinful creature (me) from the eternal torments of hell. Who can love like Him? In the Scriptures He said,

“Love your neighbor as yourself.” – Mark 12:31

“But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” – Matthew 5:44

I know that loving and maintaining love with my friends and also loving and praying for my enemies especially, are easier said than done, absolutely doesn't happen overnight but a lifetime process. But God’s love surpasses all things.

“Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all transgressions.” – Proverbs 10:12

I earnestly pray that I’ll be able to love not just my friends but also my foes, just like how Jesus Christ humbled himself to the world that’s full of faults and flaws, to show His love that sooo overflows. Godspeed!

Indeed!