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In the Christian life love is a big deal. Today read Matthew 5:43-47.
In this story Jesus tells us that we should love our enemies. We don’t just love our friends, we love everyone.
There are opportunities to show love everywhere—school, on the sports field, among friends, in your neighborhood—you can think of many other examples. It is God’s desire that you grow in love for the world around you.
Think about Gardner or the city you live in. What is it like? You can read about the city on Gardner’s website, www.gardnerkansas.com. You probably know a great deal about what is happening through schools, your family, etc.
Think of these things and write your reflections on a piece of paper or a journal:
1. What places in your community bring about a particular concern? Are there people economically disadvantaged? Broken families? Any issue that causes division? Racism?
2. When is it hardest for you to love your community?
3. What is one way you can show love by contributing to your city?
After thinking about these things, spend some serious time in prayer for these needs. Next, look up the churches in your city. Pray for each ministry—it doesn’t matter if you attend that church or not. Last, pray for your school—the teachers, administrators, and students—the people you like and the people you don’t.
Take a challenge this week and spend time with one person you find hard to love.
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