God’s
commandment is “Love One Another as I have loved you.” This is a command that we should all find a blessing
in obeying. However, we are human, born
with human frailties. We all have family
or friends who bring out the worst in us, instead of the best, rubbing us like
sandpaper on just the wrong spots.
It is good
to remember that Jesus encountered these same sandpaper experiences, even from
within his inner circle. Judas was
constant sandpaper to Jesus, yet Jesus loved him as he did the remainder of his
disciples.
But the Lord
loves us so much that he gives us other friends and family who are like velvet.
They are comforting to and supporting of us. They tangibly reveal God’s great love for us
just when we need it most.
Prayer:
Father in heaven – may you always give to us the blessing of your everlasting
love. Lead, guide and direct us in our daily lives. Help us to be like velvet to the people
we love, and
who love us. Amen.
Honor Vaughn
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