“Humans don’t always know how to be human.” That was the sentence that caught my attention In last Sunday’s sermon about love. Is loving one another our sincere intention?
Most of us know the Bible’s definition; We’ve heard the scripture countless times. But reading it, saying it, and doing it Aren’t the same – not even sometimes.
Mary Grace Reynolds took the topic Of love on Super Bowl Sunday (The week of Valentine’s Day) And related it to a movie and play.
The movie was “Remember the Titans.” The play was football and dance. Some newly integrated football players Were brought together by chance.
On the football field they never joined Together and danced as one. During practice their coach Sent the players out on a run.
The coach stopped them at Gettysburg – a place of war – A place where 50,000 men died Fighting the fight we’ve fought before.
Take a lesson from the dead; Come together on hallowed ground. Learn to play in harmony. Set aside prejudice; let oneness be found.
Push yourself aside for the good Of the whole – learn to love. Display the honest hope and possibilities Born of God – born to hug and not shove.
The Galatians had the same problem – Fighting, arguing, not loving. Paul wrote a letter to them, Encouraging huddling, not shoving!
Galatians 3:19-29
Paul says we are wearing the identity of Christ and while we come from difference, and difference is beauty. We are nothing except Christians
Galatians 5
Like the Titans, we have to change our actions and attitudes. We have to put on the uniform and come ready to win. Recognize we as the players need one another. Remember we are the players, not the coach.
Amen! What a great message! Yesterday when I was walking Kiba and man stopped me and asked me what breed Kiba was. Kiba is a Shiba Inu. He’s a cutie. A lot of people ask me that question and comment about his curly tail and permanent smile. The man talked to Kiba and to me. We mentioned the nice weather, the absent Winter season in Maryland and eventually migrated to our favorite foods etc. Suddenly he said, “People need to do more of this!” I said, “Oh yes! We need to get out and walk and enjoy the outdoors more often!” He said, “No, I’m talking about talking to each other and being friendly! Look how we are talking to each other and not worrying about me being black and you being white!” I replied, “Well, that didn’t even cross my mind! I’m friendly to everyone.” 🙂
We all need to love and be kind!
Jan, this post blesses me with encouragement for continuing to pray for unity in our divided world. There are lessons to apply to our daily journey from Galatians and “Remember the Titans.” Only through God’s love will His grace soften another hardened heart.
JanBeek 
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Amen! What a great message! Yesterday when I was walking Kiba and man stopped me and asked me what breed Kiba was. Kiba is a Shiba Inu. He’s a cutie. A lot of people ask me that question and comment about his curly tail and permanent smile. The man talked to Kiba and to me. We mentioned the nice weather, the absent Winter season in Maryland and eventually migrated to our favorite foods etc. Suddenly he said, “People need to do more of this!” I said, “Oh yes! We need to get out and walk and enjoy the outdoors more often!” He said, “No, I’m talking about talking to each other and being friendly! Look how we are talking to each other and not worrying about me being black and you being white!” I replied, “Well, that didn’t even cross my mind! I’m friendly to everyone.” 🙂
We all need to love and be kind!
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Bless you! Yes, we need more of exactly that kind of living kindness!!
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A superb message from Grace so well presented by you
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Thank you for your kind words, Derrick. Love ❤️ to you and Jackie ❤️
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Jan, this post blesses me with encouragement for continuing to pray for unity in our divided world. There are lessons to apply to our daily journey from Galatians and “Remember the Titans.” Only through God’s love will His grace soften another hardened heart.
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Right on! Only through God’s grace and each of us reflecting His love ❤️
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