My first question is this:
1. Who has felt you love them today?
Notice the phrasing of the sentence. I'm not asking who has HEARD you say that you love them or who KNOWS that you love them, but really take a moment to think to yourself... who has FELT you love them today? Have you taken any time today to listen to someone that you feel is in pain or have you taken the opportunity to show someone that you care by doing something with someone that you know is lonely? While making a phone call to someone to let them know that you have thought about them is great (I have done this myself), could you have done more for that person than just make a 15 second phone call?
2. Could you have done more for another person today?
Have there been any times today in which you could have done something for / with someone and instead you did something for yourself? You could and can make a difference in a person's life and not even realize that you do. The smallest bit of kindness can make the largest difference.
3. Could you have helped someone to love themselves more today?
A simple compliment can shape another person's world for a day... if a compliment is given. The easiest way to help someone to love themselves is to remind them how great they are. EVERYONE has something good that they do. If it is playing video games, take some time to tell that person how good they are at video games. If they are skilled in singing than let them know how proud of them you are. If they are a nice person then let them know how special they are. EVERYBODY has something great about themselves, sometimes it is good to remind them of that. Be warned however, you will probably get a weird look at first when you do this because people are not used to this. They will either ask you if you are all right, or they will feel uncomfortable. Sadly, some people will even get upset. But, you are doing a good thing and keep it up. Your friend will think about your compliment and it will matter to them. People in this time period are just unused to giving/receiving compliments.
What is sad about this blog is that there are so many people who are down, hurting, and feel so alone. Every single person that is reading this blog knows someone that is down, hurting, or lonely, even if they are unaware that that person is feeling these emotions. Please, please, take a look at those who you are close to and see if they might be people that could use some love. Even if they don't seem to need it, feeling loved for a day would definitely make someone feel better regardless.
Matthew 22:39 - Love your neighbor as yourself.
With love and prayer,
chris
