The title of my devotional for this year is "Love Out Loud" by Joyce Meyer. To me, loving out loud means that there are actions happening to show your love. It's like the old saying "actions speak louder than words."
Love out loud to me looks like this; taking time to prepare a special meal for a friend who is sick or just because, writing a note to encourage someone in your family or in your life, stopping long enough to check in with a neighbor and perhaps even taking time out to speak to total strangers.
There isn't anything convenient about LOVING OUT LOUD but as we draw near to God we learn that Loving and Giving aren't to be done out of our own selfish nature and for us not to expect anything in return. It should be a way of life.
How do you start? with your family. Love your family with everything you have, be thoughtful in the things you do for them and treat them with love and respect (yes even when it's tough). Love your friends and be there for them not just in the good times. Most importantly love people! Now that's the doozy right? Love people as in love strangers? YES!
We are of course to be cautious but we are also ordered by God to take the time and show Grace and God's Love to complete strangers. Those hurting; homeless or those in our community.
I know that I have been convicted in my life to serving those people whom I do not know, I can do better at showing Grace and showing God's Love Out Loud.
Happy Valentine's Day.
It's not about just Romance but it's about LOVE. For one another and for God!
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