What's love got to do with it?

Everything! Love is often painful, joyful, inspirational, unexplainable, and amazing. When I think about all of the ways that love has impacted my life (so far), I am simply in awe that it has taken me this long to appreciate it beyond any material, earthly gift that I have ever received. My brother came to share dinner with us tonight; I love him in a way that is almost painful, like a son. The way that he loves me well, I can sense (at times) that I can reach out and physically touch the feeling. How many people do you know that might not experience the depth of love that you have felt or known? Now, think about how much more our Father in heaven loves us. He gave his only son so that we would have eternal life. When I put that into perspective, it is overwhelming. I do not deserve the depth of God's love and yet, I have it. That love is available to every single person that you know, love, and come in contact with. We have a responsibility to spread the word! We MUST make people aware of the FREE gift that is available to them. How have you shown people that you love them? How are you going to show them tomorrow? What will you do to make a difference? This isn't about religion people; it's about LOVE! No repetitive, clanging, symbolic words, phrases, or prayers. LOVE. Honest, pure, joyful, non-judgemental love. Does your neighbor look different than you? Does he/she dress different, wear their hair different? How do you show them that you love them? Does judgement get in your way? Today is the day! Today is the day that you can change all of that. Look beyond the clothes, tattoo's, hair, piercings, etc. and assume that you are talking with Jesus. He is in disguise and standing before you. He is hungry, lost, trapped in a world of drugs, a prostitute, a single mom, etc. How will you love HIM today? How will you insure that he knows that he is loved?