A Life Filled with Love

“Many waters cannot quench love; rivers cannot wash it away. If one were to give all the wealth of his house for love, it would be utterly scorned.” (Song of Solomon 8:7 NIV)

 

“And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow–not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love.  No power in the sky above or in the earth below–indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 8:38-39 NLT)

 

There have been countless songs written about love.  Many writers have tried to capture the essence of love.  We all want to be loved, and most people would say they want to love others – at least those they consider friends.  Yet with all this allegiance toward love, human efforts to love often fall short.  Fear, selfishness, pride, greed, mistrust, anger, bitterness, and unforgiveness can stand in the way of love.

 

We need a model, a champion of love, to teach us how to truly love others.  Jesus is the best example and the truest expression of love.  He not only taught us with his words, he modeled a life of love.  “Love your enemies,” he said; then he showed us how.  Rather than defend himself or call on legions of angels to destroy his accusers, he suffered and died to forgive the sins of the world.

 

We talk a lot about love, but do we live a life that reveals the love of God?  Jesus did.  And when we invite his Spirit to live in us, He empowers us to love as He loves.  Jesus said that we would do greater things than He did.  How can this be?  If we truly give Jesus our heart will He not fill it with His love – life-changing and world reaching and enemy-loving love?

 

I encourage you to remove whatever blocks your heart from fully receiving Christ’s love.  If there is pride or anger or fear, if you love something or someone more than Him – why not let Jesus heal and fill your heart with love?  He gives us the Father’s love in full measure.  Will you offer Him an emptied heart ready to be filled?

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About Bill Kuntz

Christian Life Coach and psychologist, husband to Wanda, dad to Kathy and Kristy, adopted son to God. I enjoy writing and blogging. My new passion is writing and speaking to inspire others to be all that God made them to be. I work with couples, families, and individuals (particularly young adults and adolescents) in my psychotherapy practice. As a life and leadership coach, I specialize in assisting pastors discern God's highest calling and to achieve high goals without sacrificing connections with family and friends. Please call if you or someone you care about needs counseling or coaching. My phone number is 314-647-4695.

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