DAILY?READINGS: 1 Samuel 2; Isaiah 44:24 to 45:25; 2 Cor. 5:11 to 6:10
Beloved let us love one another 1 John 4:7
I often rise early and enjoy some quiet time in the big easy chair. Next up is the family dog “Molly.” She has no deadlines, no meetings to attend, no calls to make. Molly is not burdened by economic crises, or any particular cause. She comes out with a big yawn, tail wagging, and in her complex world view, it is time for some loving. She looks at what I am busy with and in one leap to my lap has assessed there will be time for such things later. I think we have lost the simplicity of loving each other. It would be foolish to suggest life does not have its cares and responsibilities, but they should not be allowed to rob us of the simple pleasures of loving each other. —Charlie Tempest
Help us love each other, more and more each day,
Help us follow Jesus, in the narrow way. —F. Kirkland