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When we look at somebody through the eyes of Jesus, we look at someone with compassion. We see through the hurt, the pain, the suffering, the anger, and we see the light. We refrain from making judgments and intentionally move to understanding. When we approach things from the perspective of love, we have prepared our minds to do so with compassion. My actions are purposeful and intentional. I start my day asking Jesus how I can serve him. How can I be helpful? What is it that I can do for others today? I don’t normally get an answer…
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 life changed significantly when I began intentionally seeking purposeful light. It started with fully understanding the meaning of love. Redefining love to look beyond the love of family, friends, and romantic love to an all-encompassing love for others. Loving my neighbors more than myself. I needed to put action to the definition. Being thankful is where I started. Training myself to be grateful for everything I encountered throughout my day. No matter the outward appearance, I silently found something to be thankful for every moment. The first few days, I had to concentrate on being grateful. Midweek, it…
I am a glass-half-full person, but even in the toughest times, what helps me maintain that perspective is believing I’m going to have a great day. I don’t just say it or think it; I believe it without reservation. I have had people give me supported arguments as to why “If you believe it, you can achieve it” is not a valid statement. I understand that there are times we believe we can do something and we fall short. However, I am a firm believer that if I don’t have faith in all that is…