Fellow Labourers-
The message of love is on my heart so when I saw this article I was convinced of something I plan to do. On two occasions this week as I turn on my car radio the message was about love. The world is clamouring for love, and we have an opportunity to reveal this love. As the writer says the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost.
I have come to discover that love is a compelling force. This force cannot be concealed for ever. It has a way of showing up. This love cannot go anywhere without leaving a trail. Many people believe love is a sensation that magically generates when Mr. or Ms. Right appears. No wonder so many people are single.
An excerpt from "Head to Heart."
How do you define love? Some say it's mysterious, magical, complex, difficult, imaginary, thought-provoking, inspirational, intuitional, joyous, immeasurable, ecstasy, and undefinable. Perhaps.
In one of Dr. John Gray's audio cassettes he defines love as follows: "Love is a feeling directed at someone which acknowledges their goodness." On the same cassette, he refers to the definition by M. Scott Peck: "The willful intent to serve the well being of another."
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. - 1 Corinthians 13:5-7
My favorite is by Paramahansa Yogananda: "To describe love is very difficult, for the same reason that words cannot fully describe the flavour of an orange. You have to taste the fruit to know its flavour. So with love."
Love itself is a universal experience. Yet, every individual occurrence - while perhaps bound by a common thread - seems absolutely unique. Love is what love is! To everyone it expresses itself differently.
Pax Vobiscum
Robert A. Stewart J.P.
Pastor
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