Demonstrating God's Love

Love your enemies. Do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you.… If you love only the people who love you, what praise should you get? … [L]ove your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without hoping to get anything back. Then you will have a great reward, and you will be children of the Most High God, because he is kind even to people who are ungrateful and full of sin. Show mercy, just as your Father shows mercy. (Luke 6:27–28, 32, 35–36)


Walking out this scripture in my life has been difficult. However, I will reach this spiritual goal to love those who do not walk in love towards me and to bless those who curse me. To achieve this is a great demonstration of the God in me.

The Little Girl that Jesus Loves

Imagine a girl of elementary school age walking into a church, a place that she had not been before, being called forth by a minister. The minister anointing her head with oil and praying for her. Can you see her? Maybe it's easier for me because I experienced it. I am that little girl.

What fascinates me is that I-- who had no reference to such things would be so willing and curious about such things. I didn't resist. I willingly went when called. When I look back I see that was one occasion of God putting His mark on my life, claiming me as His own. This is why it's true for me when I say

I love Him because He first loved me.

Years ago when I was in college and struggling in my emotions God sent a beautiful person who would speak into my life healing words. She said to me in one of our conversations, S. you are called and you are chosen. I didn't receive it at that moment. Partly because my issue of not feeling worthy and partly because I think I still had to get understanding on what that meant.

Today is the day of understanding and I am thankful that I am the little girl that Jesus loves.

I would love to read your comments of the little girl or boy that Jesus loves from you.