You know that Paul was an apostle. Even if you’re not “into” Bible stuff, you’ve heard of him. But you might not think about how tough he was. I mean, this was a guy who was beaten, tossed into prison, shipwrecked, beaten some more, and imprisoned more too. And in spite of all that he urged believers to go for love before and above all else.
As I write this it’s Monday. So I urge you to go for love this week, starting now.
Don’t just make a bunch of noise about it. And don’t try to show how big your faith is. Because it’s microscopic compared to your Maker’s faith.
And PLEASE, do NOT tell me about how much good you’re doing in this world. Because all of what you’re doing doesn’t amount to, as they used to say (and maybe some still say) a hill of beans.
Yeah, all your deeds, sowing seeds, into lives filled with needs, are just weeds.
At least they are if you don’t have love.
Now, if a tough guy like Paul says it’s the greatest thing you can have or give, then it’s definitely not just for girls and women. It’s even for tough guys. Which, of course, makes it perfect for you and me.
I know, for me, I’d much rather spend 8 seconds with Jesus than to have a whole lifetime of worldly accolades and awards.
I wanna go for love and pass it on the best ways I know how. And I’d like to encourage you to do the same. Not the all-you-need-is-stuff the Beatles sang about. But the kind that comes from a heart full of gratitude for the Grace of God, which I know is real…
Because I CAN Love
What made You think
That I was worth the risk You took?
What made You take the time
To write Your Holy Book?
I don’t believe I’d give myself a second look,
But You did because You love.
You made a world
That was as perfect as could be,
But then I broke it
When You gave it all to me…
By going through the gate You made to set me free.
This You did because You love…me.
Because You love me so…in spite of all You know…
Because You did the most that You could ever do…
Because I clearly see…evidence of You in me…
Because I can love…I do love…You!
You put a life
And a will inside my soul.
You knew true love
Would be to give me full control.
But knowing You is all that ever makes me whole.
I trust You because You love…me.
I can live because You live!
I can love because You love!
© 2010 Tony Funderburk
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