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summer
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since 1999-11-23
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long beach .ca.usa

0 posted 1999-11-27 01:59 AM


I sit and wonder why people say "God is Love". Then I think about the condition the word is in. Then i think about his only son. Then I think about birth and children.Then I think about tears and pain.Then I think about forgivness. Then I think about his precious gifts.Then I think about the strength of the Holy Spirit, and it all comes together and makes sence to me.If you have that gift to love uncondionally, people you dont even know than, and only then do you truly know God.If we are made in his image can you amagine the Love we carry within us just waiting to be shared..
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WhtDove
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245
Illinois
1 posted 1999-11-27 02:25 AM


Welcome Summer!!!
What a great thought you have here. Yes, if we could only love unconditionally like God does what a world it would be. I really liked this, and you've left me thinking.
Thank you for sharing this!

Echo Rhayne
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since 1999-09-17
Posts 1495
Canyon Country, CA
2 posted 1999-11-27 02:44 AM


The finiteness of man, his inability to know fully and to express God adequately limits his understanding, but the Holy Scriptures state, "No person has ever fully seen, heard or even imagined what wonderful things God has prepared for those who love the Lord. But we do know about these things, because God has sent His Holy Spirit to tell us. God has actually given to us these insights to tell us about the wonderful things of God's grace and blessing." 1 Corinthians 2:9-12

God's character is perfect oneness, and it is a balanced perfection, so that no attribute or characteristic of God outweighs, overcompensates or diminishes any other. God is perfect in Himself. He would have to be or He would not be God. Our perception of Him, although limited, is adequate to initiate faith and confidence in His Lordship.

"We have no need to fear someone who loves us perfectly, for perfect love eliminates al fear. If we are afraid, it is for what might happen to us, and shows that we are not fully convinced we are loved. So, because God is love, we will not be ashamed or embarrassed at the day of judgment, but we will be abole to face him with confidence and joy because He loves us and we love Him too." 1 John 4:17,18.

Kagawa was perhaps the greatest Christian leader in Japan in this century.

As a student, he became seriously ill. he heard a knock at the door and warned the visitor not to come in the room because he had a contagious disease. But the visitor was a missionary who opened the door and came to his bedside saying, "I have something more contagious than disease. I have come with the love of God." That meeting radically altered the life of Kagawa and japan.

We live in a contagious, diseased world. Many call our society sick. But there is a remedy: something more contagious than disease. It is God's love, a creative love, a joyful love. There is no greater wonder in the world than to love and be loved!

The apostle of love said, "We love Him because He first lovd us." John 4:19. God is the true source of love, as well as the only source of life! This is the love that overcomes the world of "me-ism," antagonism, sexism, sadism, fatalism. In God's love, we are secure!

Sorry didnt mean to continue on like this, but you inspired me with this through provoking piece! Great job!


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~*~ Hell is not a place of fire and a devil with a tail and horns. But a place of torment because the light of God is gone. To escape this, accept the blood of Jesus Christ! ~*~



Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666
California
3 posted 1999-11-29 05:46 AM


Oh yes, that is something, indeed, to imagine. Very thought provoking piece, summer.

Michael

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