Loving

There is someone that I love, even though I don’t approve of what he does. There is someone I accept, though some of his thoughts and actions revolt me. There is someone I forgive though he hurts the people I love the most. That person is me. — C.S. Lewis

These are really good words to think through in dealing with yourself and with others this week. Once Jesus was asked about the most important thing in life. He summarized it with a couple of things. Note, especially, the last sentence, thinking through it with the words above from Lewis.

“You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.” This is the first and greatest commandment. A second is equally important: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”

Lord, help me.