Love is such a thrown around word. I admit that I use it nonchalantly. “I love pink nail polish,” or “oh, I love Aladdin, he’s so manly,” or even “I love peaches!” We are all victims to the this. We are also victims of using this word outside of its true meaning.
1 John 4:7-8 explains that God loves, for GOD IS LOVE. To continue with verses 9-10, God, who is love, expresses love by acts of sacrifice. He is selfless, and gave his son out of love for people like you and me.
Enjoy the simple pleasures of the world. But try to remember to only love who and how the father loves. First love the one who loves you, then make people your priority, and as verse 12 says, God’s love can be completed through our love.
As the chapter continues, it says that loving like God fills our life with confidence. We don’t have to fear, for God is only good and loving, and he loved us first. Now we can go and love, too.
Anna!
I’m so proud of you, little cousin! Don’t ever lose your boldness in proclaiming the truths that God is teaching you. This sad old world needs to hear them.
Keep up the awesome work!
Love you!
Tori
Wow Anna, I had no idea I lived near such a wonderful, deep, and teen-aged theologian! This is awesome! God has given you an incredible gift of sharing truth with the world, don’t stop!
Love you and very proud of you,
Olivia