It is everyone’s choice how they love and the boundaries they set around the definition of love.

People can love those that they see every day, those seldom seen, and those that are strangers.  For me, there is no limit on love, but love is not guaranteed.  My love is not dependent on receiving love in return. 

Approaching others with love is important to me.  I strive to see the love of Jesus in everyone.  For me, it starts with a state of mind that is intentional, prayerful, and grateful. 

When my mind is centered on love, so are my actions.  If I forget to prepare my mind or am caught off guard, sometimes my actions are not grounded in love.  The moment I feel stress, I know I forgot to include Jesus.  I quickly move to prayer and refocus on love.

Sometimes it is necessary that we love from a distance.  I activate those situations through prayer.  Others may not know that compassion and understanding are present, but with prayer and forgiveness, love prevails.  The situation or person may be toxic to me, but love can still be present. 

At times, we might get stuck on loving things, particularly those others have, and we don’t.  Other times we get caught up in wanting more things or nicer things.  It is beautiful to experience nice things, so long as we are able to keep it in perspective. 

I often love what others have, but I don’t have to own those things.  Things are simply items we place around us, but they don’t define us, and we can’t take them with us.  It is wonderful to appreciate beautiful things, but having the items does not make me a better person or closer to Jesus.

I don’t get everything I love, but I can love everything I have, and I can love all abundantly.

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