I have had the privilege of living enough years on this earth that I have seen how the power of love can transform hearts. I began to have a deeper understanding of God’s love for me when I looked into the eyes of my newborn sons the minute each of them were born. I was smitten by their beauty and the perfection of their creation. I believe God looks at us that way. He loves and cherishes us and desires for us to extend that to each other.
For most of us, loving our family and friends is easy. There is a history we’ve shared. Life with them is familiar. We know their stories and they know ours.
But, there are many people out there that we do not know and actually resist getting to know. How do we love and cherish othersthat are different from us?We love others by listening to their stories. It is in the depths of transparency that an amazing exchange happens. As we listen and share life with another person, the voice of love is heard, “your life matters to me.”
This season, take time to listen to someone’s story. You may be surprised by what you learn.
Blessings,
Carol Marchant Gibbs
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