God's Love
by John Eapen, Dubai
We are living in a time where the love of many are going cold. Due to lack of
love many problems are happening in family, in society and even in churches. It
may be easy to love our own family or our own church members. But to love others
it may be difficult.
I have analyzed why this is happening and I discovered one reason. Lack of God's
love in our heart is one of the reasons. Jesus was filled with the fullness of
God's love and so he could love his own and even the enemies. God is full of
love and we cannot find that fullness of love in humans beings. Lack of this
love brings misunderstanding and mistrust. One of the fruits of this love is
forgiveness. Jesus taught us to forgive others whole heartedly.
I think, through God's love, Orthodox church can solve many issues with Jacobite
church. We should be filled with God's love.
Bible says God's love is poured out into our heart by the Holy Spirit. We see
sometimes when the hinges become rusty, it is difficult to close the doors and
the hinges used to make cracking sound. But when we apply some oil, things
become very smooth. This is what happens when we are filled with God's love.
See Also:
Why
walk when you can fly?
Soar Beyond Your Fears
Ten Points of
Prayer (by Parumala Thirumeni)
Prayer helps
education to enhance truth, virtuous life, faith,
reverence and mutual respect.
Prayer and
God's Help
Prayer gives expression to our striving towards
communion with God. This communion is the natural
manifestation of our love for God and of God's love for
us.
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