Let every created thing give praise to the Lord,
for he issued his command, and they came into being.
Psalm 148:5
Beauty born from hidden places,
Fills your world with gentle graces.
Love—an often overworked and overused word—when shown authentically and tangibly, has the power to heal, transform, and change the world around it. Expressed in many ways, love brings life through words of encouragement and edification, by acts of kindness and service, with gifts and special gestures, in time spent together, and from gentle touches and hugs.
Our Heavenly Father, the Commander of all creation, promised that though mountains may move and hills disappear, his faithful love will remain (Isaiah 54:10). He expressed his greatest love when he became human and made his home among us (John 1:14). Jesus emphasized this love when he told his followers to love each other, just as he had loved them (John 13:34). Our Heavenly Father gives us Jesus, the embodiment of his Love, radiating his glory, expressing his character, and sustaining everything by the mighty power of his command (Hebrews 1:3).
Pause and take time to demonstrate love to someone. Consider the many ways that love can be expressed, through words, deeds, gifts, time, and touch. Notice how love impacts and affects the recipient. What might our Father be speaking to you in this moment?
Praise our Heavenly Father for his faithfulness. Praise him for his Son, Jesus, the manifestation of Love.
Pray..
Heavenly Father,
You are the Creation Commander.
Continually work your gentle beauty into my heart.
Amen.
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Grace and Peace
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