Christian Reflection and Prayer

So now I am giving you a new
commandment: Love each other.
Just as I have loved you, you
should love each other. Your love
for one another will prove to the
world that you are my disciples.
John 14:2 NLT


Reflection:

What's your definition of love.
Many people define love in
purely sexual terms.  I see a
lot of that kind definition.  Many
people define love as primarily
a feeling. Often they describe
love in purely emotional terms.
Actually the Bible is kind of an
expert on the definition of love. 
Mainly because love is the
central message of the Scriptures. 
The Bible teaches us that love is
a commitment. As a commitment
love is not dependent on good
feelings, but rather a constant
and very courageous decision to
give of yourself, to commit yourself,
to the well being of another.  This
applies to marrage, to family, to
friends, to neighbors, to all others.
You see this love, this commitment
produces good feelings not the other
way around.
You know you and I are fortunate
indeed, because we have Jesus
Christ.  Jesus became the perfect
demonstration of God's unconditional
love for us by laying down His life
for our benefit.