Sometimes People Say Really Crazy Stuff...

This being the week of Valentines, we need to remember Jesus talked a lot about what LOVE DOES. He even said some pretty outlandish things. Have you ever been around someone and they say something so outrageous, that it just leaves you shaking your head asking yourself, "Did you really just say that?" My typical response is, "You've got to be kidding right?"

Well on one occasion Jesus did just that. Like the time he said we are supposed to love our enemies. RIGHHHTTT Jesus!

Maybe the hardest thing you will ever do is to... Wish your ex to do well. Want to see the backstabbing co-worker recognized for your efforts. The kid who rarely hustles on your kids' team seems like the only one to be get noticed. Just crazy stuff.

If we remember that Jesus idea about love has less to do with our emotional feelings of warm fuzzies and more to do with making good choices, then maybe we got a shot. But it will still be hard.

What might it look like to get along with difficult, challenging or hard to love people?

• What if you simply began to pray for them. Pray that they would recognize Jesus and His love for them. Pray that you would have patience with them. Pray that the Lord might allow you to see them with the same eyes and mindset He does.
• What if you began to speak well of them rather than cursing them? Or gossiping about them? Or making snarky comments about them to your kids or other family members? You could do that.

How to Love Difficult People- We all have them in our life? How we respond them will have a lot to do with our emotional & physical health. Jesus knew this and was trying to give us a heads up when he said to "Love Your Enemies, Do Good to those who hate you, Bless those who curse you and pray for those who mistreat you!"

Hope you'll join me Sunday! Remember- LOVE DOES!
Pastor Mike 

** PS- Join Patti and I for a brand new FIRESIDE CHAT at our home Sunday Feb 25. Being People of Peace will be a discussion on how Christians can be the PEACEMAKERS Jesus talked. 4:00 - 6:00pm. Food & drink provided!

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