This morning on the way to work I passed a church and their motto on their sign was “Loving people on purpose”. I couldn’t help but think what a better world this would be if we all practiced that. Far too many walk around in their grumpy moods taking their frustrations out on anyone who comes into their paths. Many churches would have to offer more worship services and expand their buildings in order to accommodate all who would pass through their doors and take up residence if they just practiced loving people more. I know I plan to visit the church that loves people on purpose.
I can’t tell you how many people have told me that they don’t attend church anymore because of gossip, clicks and being made to feel like an outcast in the Lord’s house. As Christians we are the ‘church’ and we should be exhibiting the fruits of the Spirit, the greatest of which is love. I would like to challenge you to love people on purpose; not only in your churches but out in public. Let the light of love from the Holy Spirit living within you shine through you and make someone’s day, today and every day.
