A New Language

When you're learning a new language it is always best for you to keep practicing that language or you might easily lose it.

I have slowly been learning a few words in Spanish, words that I have probably learnt before but because I wasn't keen on practicing those few words at the time my minute grasp of the language was lost.

Now that I'm relearning it I am more determined to practice it in order for me to keep it so don't act surprised when you hear me say something funny in Spanish :) as I have three roommates who are Latino and so I want to be more conscious of their culture by learning their language.

So what does it mean for me to learn the Christian language called Love since I call myself a Christian?

Well after taking numerous classes on Theology I have to confess that my grasp of this language is slowly waning. Due to a lack of emphasis on practice all the knowledge I have gained is practically of no good.

We know that no one can claim to have seen God- actually 1 John 4:12 says, "no one has ever seen God but (and this is a big but!) IF we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us."

So for me to know God I have to Love God and to Love God I have to Love others.


The apostle John helps me reconcile this idea when he says, "There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear..." (1 John 4:18)


When we rely on the love God has for us we become fearless in the midst of any circumstance we might face for God is love (1 John 4:16)-and his love drives out fear.

I hope to think about this as often as possible because sometimes I feel like I don't fit in because ..., or I find it hard to love others because..., so it comforts me to know that God Loves me and his love is made complete when I LOVE OTHERS.

So may HIS Love be made complete in us as we practice the language of Love.


p.s-For those preparing for Finals I pray his perfect Love will see you through.



Love,
ephany.