Dynamic Force

Yesterday.  A day of power.  A day of being made new.  I talked with several individuals who are stuck in a continual struggle with what their "ex" is doing.  I am amazed at the stories I hear, the stuff that people will do to one another, warring with each other, wanting one another to not only be stopped but wrecked.  The power of hatred is profound.  But.

At some point, we must decide what and who has power over our life, whether it is an individual, circumstances, or something within us.  Living the best life will not occur until we let go of the stuff and open ourselves to the dynamic force of Christ's love. 

Consider.

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 13: 34-35, NLT).

The power of love is a dynamic force, the way the presence of Christ is seen in this world, a gift to be experienced.  To love, really love, we must pay attention and be intentional, savoring each moment with people, whoever they are, realizing that when an opportunity comes with those we love up close and personal or those that pass through, we reveal Christ when we respond in His love.  To be honest, I have, and you have, missed some great moments to share the love of Christ, running out the door of individual's lives, falling short of what we are called to do, ruled by the pressures of the moment.

The thing is . . . when we compromise loving others . . . we compromise what is best.  

It's time to do the business of life in a new way, Christ's way. It's time to walk out of the power of hatred, intentionally stepping into the dynamic force of love found in Christ.  It's time to make the journey count for Christ, not at getting back, getting even, getting the final word, or getting satisfaction from winning the war of the day.

Let the power of the love of Christ make you new today.  Be aware of the dynamic force of the love of Christ.  Walk in the power of Christ today.

Learning to Kickstart the day in the dynamic force of Christ's love,
Kerrie

(written by Kerrie Carlisle Palmer © 2011 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED)