why love?

We love, because He first loved us.

1 John 4:19

It’s interesting that God created some animals to be mostly loners. Examples are bears, koalas, and sea turtles. Sometimes a solitary life seems appealing doesn’t it? Wouldn’t it be a peaceful existence to just do your own thing without answering to or dealing with anyone? No cooperation or communication required. Yet what a lonely life too – void of relationships, connection, and love.

God created solitary animals in their unique ways, but He created humans entirely different. He created people in His image, to be more like Him. And that’s exactly why people do have love for others. “We love, because He first loved us.” It’s as simple and profound and beautiful as that.

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hussshhh

Giggles.

I woke up this morning not intending to write a post, but seared by the Spirit here I sit tippity-tap typing to you (all!)

Here it goes….

I love the quiet. I thrive in solitude.

I am my best-self without the distractions of the world dancing (outside of) and the clutter of my thoughts whirling (within) me.

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search me and know my heart

Yesterday I gave a shout-out to my peeps!

My tribe!

The card-carrying members who have signed up to laugh with me, cry with me, support me and love me despite my imperfections.

(If you’re in my tribe and reading this I just want to say…“Right back, atcha!”)

I’m excited to share with you today, as a follow-up, a post from a fellow blogger whom I feel did a really great job explaining why it is so important to choose wisely your tribe members.

Especially, the one who leads you!

“Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffer; but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night.”

Psalm 1:1
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