THE PRACTICE OF LOVE

SCRIPTURE: ‘And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.’ – Romans 5:5

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: To show love with a smile brings an instant harvest.

Our God is the God of Love. When He loves, He only exhibits His nature.

If we are created in God’s image (Genesis 1:27), we need to love people like God.

The practice of love releases the character of love. According to our anchor scripture, the love of God has been shed abroad in our hearts. What are we expected to do with this love of God in our hearts? Practice it! Release it!

To practice love is to contribute to the joy of people around you. Commend people whenever you see them.

Another way of releasing this love is to intercede for people, especially people who hate you. In Job 42:10, the Bible says, ‘And the Lord turned the captivity of Job when he prayed for his friends...’ His friends were those who had resisted and accused him.

Nothing produces excellence like exercise. To excel, you must exercise. Practice makes perfect. When you determine, for example, to wake up in the morning and pray for someone, you are practicing love. To show love with a smile brings an instant harvest.

Remember this: To show love with a smile brings an instant harvest.

ASSIGNMENT(S):
1. Look for ways of expressing love and other acts of kindness in your heart.
2. Practice them diligently by showing these acts of love to others.

FOR FURTHER UNDERSTANDING GET THIS MESSAGE: THE LOVE LIFE – PART 5

PRAYER: LORD, deliver me from a loveless and unforgiving lifestyle. I receive freedom from a selfish lifestyle, LORD in Jesus’ Name.

QUOTE: If you want your prayers, fasting, Church attendance, service and sacrifices to work, then you must work them by walking in love. Culled from REASON FOR LIVING by Dr Paul Enenche.

TODAY IN HISTORY – APRIL 30, 1789: George Washington was inaugurated as the first U.S. president.

AMAZING FACT: Tortoises can't swim, but they can hold their breath for a long time. They're extremely tolerant of carbon dioxide. It's a good thing — tortoises have to empty their lungs before they can go into their shells. You'll often hear them exhale when they're startled and decide to hide.

DAILY READING: Judges 11:1 to 12:15, John 1:1 to 28, Psalm101:1 to 8, Proverbs 14: 13 to 14.