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How to Communicate Love for God and Others This Christmas

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Communicate So You Can Have the Christmas You Desire and Deserve (2 John 1:12)

"I have much to write to you, but I do not desire to use paper and ink. Instead, I hope to visit you and talk with you face to face, so that our joy may be complete." – 2 John 1:12 (KSB)

   Many people say they love God, yet their understanding of what it truly means to love God is often incomplete. Loving God goes far beyond religious rituals, rules, or ceremonies; it is a living, growing relationship grounded in genuine love. That love begins with God’s love for us, and our response to that love shapes how we express our devotion. The following principles offer clarity and practical ways to understand and demonstrate authentic love for God.

   First, loving God means keeping God’s commandments. These commandments are not meant to burden us; when guided by the Spirit, they become simple and life-giving. Jesus summarized them into three essential instructions: love God, love yourself, and love others. Loving God involves caring for your body, the temple of the Holy Spirit and treating yourself and others with compassion, dignity, and respect. Every person is part of the universal spiritual family, and loving God requires honoring that connection. Loving God fully with heart, mind, intellect, and will is not optional; it is a divine commandment that shapes our lives.

   Second, loving God is demonstrated by putting God first. God should not merely be a part of life but the center of it. Putting God first includes giving God the first moments of your day, offering your talents to uplift and support others, and dedicating the first portion of your financial blessings as a sign of gratitude. Prioritizing God through the three T’s—time, talent, and treasure reflects a sincere, intentional response to divine love.

   Third, loving God means realizing your oneness with God. When Jesus said, “I and the Father are one,” He revealed a spiritual truth that applies to all of humanity. We are not separate from God; we share divine essence. God’s presence is as close as breath itself. Embracing this oneness brings healing, peace, joy, harmonious relationships, and abundance. Recognizing your unity with God strengthens your spiritual foundation and aligns you with divine qualities.

   In conclusion, loving God is a lived reality expressed through obedience, priority, and awareness. It is seen in how we follow God’s commandments, how we place God at the center of our choices, and how we embrace our oneness with the Divine. This love is not merely spoken, it is demonstrated. When lived fully, it transforms our relationships, deepens our faith, and reflects God’s presence in every aspect of life.

   Communicating Love (2 John 1:12)

   1. Keep God’s commandments.

   2. Put God first.

   3. Realize your oneness with God.

📖 Reflection: Which of these three expressions of loving God is calling for your attention this season?

💡 Action Step: Take one intentional step today—whether prayer, service, or gratitude—that clearly communicates your love for God.

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