Every person on earth has been given certain gifts from God. These gifts were specifically chosen by God--no two people have been given the same gifts. These could be family, friends, talents, food, homes/shelter, clothing, etc. The list goes on and on. However, there is one gift that everyone has received whether they want to accept it or not, and that's God's Love.
As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.
~1 Peter 4:10 (KJV)
I'll apologize ahead of time if I'm taking this verse (or any verse, for that matter) out of context. When I read the words "the gift," I first thought of the talents that God has given each of us, but then rereading the verse, I saw that it said the gift rather than a gift. That's when I assumed that the verse was referring to the best gift God could give any of us: His love. That's also the gift that can and should be passed on to everyone. Everyone needs to be a "good steward" of God's infinite grace. If more people practiced that, I don't think the world would have half the problems that it has now. God created the world, and He loves His children who live in the world... so, if you think about it, love does, indeed, make the world go 'round because God is Love!
Lord, thank You for this day. Thank You for my family, friends, and pets; I ask that You please watch over them and keep them safe, strong, happy, and healthy. Lord, please watch over those who defend this country and Your name; they deserve love from every person they defend and then some. Please bless them with courage and bring them home safe. Lord, please show Your children how to spread Your Word and Your love, and may that love be contagious. Please cleanse me of my sins, Lord, and continue to guide me through life. Please walk with me down Your path and please shape me into the person You want me to be. Let me be a spreader of Your love, especially to those who do not believe in You. Lord, I love You with all my heart and soul, and I will follow You forever. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Love and God Bless,
M.C.
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