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1. There’s always time
To offer love,
And treat each person
With respect.
2. There’s always time
To listen,
To respond with kindness,
And connect.
3. There’s always time
To understand,
And put the other person
First.
4. There’s always time
To see in them
Our Saviour, Christ,
Who cried, “I thirst!”
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References
1. Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them (Romans 12:9; NLT. My emphasis).
Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me (Matthew 25:40; NIV).
You will be treated as you treat others (Matthew 7:2; NLT).
2. The wise listen to others (Romans 12:15; NLT).
Be kind to everyone (2 Timothy 2:24; NLT).
Anyone who welcomes a little child like this on my behalf is welcoming me (Matthew 18:5; NLT).
Love your neighbour as yourself (Mark 12:31; NLT).
Love the stranger (Deuteronomy 10:19; NKJV).
Show love to foreigners (Deuteronomy 10:19; NLT).
Love your enemies! (Matthew 5:44; NLT).
He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others (2 Corinthians 1:4; NLT).
3. Whoever wants to be first must take last place and be the servant of everyone else (Mark 9:35; NLT).
4. Christ is all that matters, and he lives in all of us (Colossians 3:11; NLT).
Jesus, knowing that all was now finished, said (to fulfil the scripture), “I thirst” (John 19:28; RSV).
So true in every word Ruth. We live in a world amongst folk who need Christ, their only hope is to see Him reflected in us by our love and compassion.
Spot on, Alan. It’s a big responsibility for us Christians xxxxx
We make time for the things that are most important to us. Treating others with godly kindness and respect is a CHOICE. ❤️🙏
Definitely! xxxxxxxx