Today’s Haiku

Hearts cold as winter

Living in this stormy world

I love with God’s heart

Growing Together

How do you think loving with your own heart is different from loving with God’s heart?

2019 has been a rough year for many of us. A lot of people have been rude and disrespectful to me. I have had to learn to assert myself without reflecting the rudeness and disrespect that was given to me.

I had to go somewhere yesterday to obtain a necessary service. The woman waiting on me was very rude and disrespectful. I wanted to tell her about herself. After all, God corrects those whom He loves (Proverbs 3:11-13).

Well, I smiled and thought twice. The Scriptures tell us righteous people consider what we want to say before we speak (Proverbs 15:28). The Word also says love overlooks faults and forgives (1 Peter 4:8).

I decided to stand up for myself as nicely as possible. I did not “tell the woman about herself.” I stated what I wanted. I stated why. I spoke plainly and simply. Then I smiled and waited.

The word of the LORD is sure: “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” (Proverbs 15:1 New International Version)

I decided to trust God’s word.

I decided to believe God’s word.

I decided to love with God’s heart.

Will you join me this year? Will you choose to love with God’s heart?