Prodigal: Just another hour working in the fields.
Me: It is during these routine hours we can find ways to love.
Prodigal: I have never thought of that.
This is from the book Bold Love by Dr. Dan B. Allender & Dr. Tremper Longman III
Love is the most essential, life-giving gift we offer to another human being. It is also the least-likely, natural, or consistent response that is offered in the mundane moments, let alone during the difficult, soul-demanding struggles when we are threatened, reviled, and harmed. Rich moments of other centered care and sacrifice are rare. Most people presume the desire to love is a natural human sentiment, but love is actually the exception, the extraordinary, and the life-altering surprise.
It is in the day to day of living with others when we can really show love. Yes, you make think it is when the big holidays come around or the anniversary but you can really show love on an ordinary Monday or Wednesday in the middle of the afternoon by taking time for others to know you love them and try to make their live easier today.
Behold, the hour cometh, yea, is now come, that ye shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave me alone: and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me.
John 16:32
Jennifer Van Allen
www.theprodigalpig.com
www.faithincounseling.org
