Journey of Love – Not Self Seeking
I have a friend whose daughter was severely injured at
birth. She has to do everything for her
daughter. She has raised her from birth
and stood by her through every trial.
Her daughter can do very little to express her love, but my friend
continues to love her through her actions even as her daughter is now a young
adult. She could have institutionalized
her, but she wants the best, most personalized care for her so she continues to
take care of her. That is amazing love
that is far from self-seeking! (and if
you are reading this, know how much I admire you for that love).
Today’s characteristic is love that does not seek its
own. Probably the most common example of
that is the love of a parent. I know
that when my daughter was born I realized that there was nothing that I would
not do for her to protect her and try to raise her right. This is the same kind of love that God showed
to us when He sent His only Son to die on the cross for us.
How can I live out this kind of unselfish love? First of all, I can put the needs of my (soon
to be) wife and children before my own. Second,
I can help my friends without regard to how they could return the favor. Third, I can help those around me who cannot
help themselves, providing food for the hungry, donating to shelters, etc. Finally, I can share the amazing love of God
with those around me, even when I feel I am too shy to share.
What would your list of unselfish love in action look
like? I challenge you to write one today
and put it into action.
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