I learned something about myself this week... I have an odd thing about receiving love, as if I feel selfish when I receive any kindness. Part of it is comes from the feeling that I don't deserve any of it. I know that I am not that great of a friend, and even if people say that I'm "nice" or "kind," I know in my heart I often care about myself way more than I care about my family, friends and the people around me. So when people tell me they appreciate me, I feel ashamed, because I know I could have done more to care.
But I must remember that any genuine love that I receive comes from God. I may feel ashamed and undeserving, but God's love that is shown through people is for no other but the ashamed and undeserving. And I was reminded by my sister, God is never ashamed of us.
This weekend, I was poured with God's love through the people around me. And from all encouragement and blessings, I am spurred to continue to faithfully follow Jesus.
"No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us" I John 4:12
"And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another -- and all the more as you see the Day approaching" Hebrews 10:24-25
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