"We treat others as we perceive God is treating us." Max Lucado
How do I treat others? And is that really how I think God treats me? I found that I am not wholly pleased with the way I treat others. I realize that I pass a lot more judgement than I am entitled to pass. And I hold grudges. And I am nitpicky about things that don't really matter. And I gossip about the people I love. And I get angry with the people I love. What the heck. I just want to love. Love like a crazy person. I want to love because that's the only thing I can do. And that is how God treats me -- He loves me uncontrollably.
This quote totally convicted me. I've been called to abandon judgement and love unconditionally -- especially those who are hardest for me to love. You know the paradoxical commandment: Love your enemies. It's not going to be easy, but I'm done treating others any less than how God treats me. And you know, I will never be able to love as much as God loves because my heart just isn't big enough to contain that kind of love. But I'm gonna try.
No comments:
Post a Comment