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12/8/2017

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Unconditional Love
 Toni Smothers
 
Scripture Reading: Romans 12:17-21
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Scripture Quote:  But I tell you to love your enemies and pray for anyone who mistreats you. Matthew 5:44 (CEV)
 It's almost an automatic response for us to avenge ourselves and to push back those who exert force on us. It seems that left to our corrupt character, we are naturally hostile and violent people. There is nothing nobler than to imitate Christ in doing good to those who have hurt us in some way. We can see that all the beauty in nature that God created and continues to sustain, is given to both good and bad people to enjoy. Also, God loved us while we were lost sinners and He still made us His children. Since we are partakers of His Divine nature through Christ, we do have the ability to bless those who treat us badly and to forgive, as God has forgiven us.
 Okay, so we know that God wants us to always be forgiving, but it isn't a simple matter because it is contrary to self-love - Our narcissistic tendencies strain hard against such selflessness. The only way we can ever hope to forgive everyone is to stay connected to the mind of Christ. Nothing but His great love, shared with us through the Holy Spirit, can enable us to practice forgiving grace. Christ’s anointing is key to loving deeply and forgiving freely.
 Today’s meditation: Love others, even if they are unkind to you.
 Memory Verse: Don't be hateful to people, just because they are hateful to you. Rather, be good to each other and to everyone else.
1 Thessalonians 5:15 (CEV)
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Blessings & Love, Toni
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​Amor incondicional

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Lectura bíblica: Romanos 12: 17-21

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Cita de las Escrituras: Pero te digo que ames a tus enemigos y ores por cualquiera que te maltrate. Mateo 5:44 (CEV)

 Es casi una respuesta automática para nosotros vengarnos y hacer retroceder a aquellos que ejercen su fuerza sobre nosotros. Parece que dejado a nuestro personaje corrupto, somos personas naturalmente hostiles y violentas. No hay nada más noble que imitar a Cristo en hacer el bien a quienes nos han herido de alguna manera. Podemos ver que toda la belleza en la naturaleza que Dios creó y continúa sosteniendo, se da a las personas buenas y malas para disfrutar. Además, Dios nos amó mientras éramos pecadores perdidos y aún nos hizo Sus hijos. Como somos partícipes de Su naturaleza divina a través de Cristo, tenemos la capacidad de bendecir a aquellos que nos tratan mal y de perdonar, como Dios nos ha perdonado.

 De acuerdo, entonces sabemos que Dios quiere que siempre perdonemos, pero no es un asunto simple porque es contrario al amor propio. Nuestras tendencias narcisistas se esfuerzan mucho en contra de ese desinterés. La única forma en que podemos esperar perdonar a todos es permanecer conectados con la mente de Cristo. Nada más que su gran amor, compartido con nosotros a través del Espíritu Santo, puede capacitarnos para practicar la gracia del perdón. La unción de Cristo es la clave para amar profundamente y perdonar libremente.

 La meditación de hoy: ama a los demás, incluso si no son amables contigo.

 Verso de Memoria: No seas odioso con las personas, solo porque te odian. Más bien, sean buenos para los demás y para todos los demás.

1 Tesalonicenses 5:15 (CEV)

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    Bio: Toni Smothers has written articles for “Total Health”, “Let’s Live”, “People In Action” and “The North American Mentor” magazines.  She is a member of the Faithwriters.com writing community and was previously the editor for the teen section of their on-line magazine. She has written many programs, sermons, and skits and has edited several websites. Additionally, she has answered hundreds of questions for GotQuestions.org, a biblical resource site. Here is just one of their many testimonials: "Thank you for this insightful website! I was able to look up many questions I have asked over the years since becoming saved. The site is easy to navigate and gave me so much biblical background for answers that I feel my armor has been strengthened. You and your staff be encouraged to continue to speak the truth for God's glory." When Toni is not writing, she can usually be found cuddling with her 10 pound, furry, Morky muse, 'Sweet Pea.' Toni Smothers studied homeopathy extensively and became a proficient layman. She wrote about homeopathy for “Total Health” and “Let’s Live” magazines. Smothers describes her experience befriending a refugee family from Laos in her article published in the travel magazine, “People in Action.” Additionally, “American Mentor” magazine has published some of her poetry. Smothers drew upon her fun experiences as a youth pastor to provide the needed insight to function as the editor of the teen section of “Faithwriters” magazine and she is a member of the Faithwriters.com writer’s community. 

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