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Love Your Neighbor

Love Your Neighbor

 

Christian Poem Love Your Neighbor

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“And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” Matthew 22:39

 

My child, please remember

In all whom you see

Do always your best

To also see Me.

 

For in every child,

In every father and mother,

In every girl and boy,

Every sister and brother,

 

In each and every person,

Whether young or old,

There lies a treasure

Yet often untold:

 

I love each one,

For each soul I did die;

So let the image of Me

Come to mind’s eye.

 

For if I love each one so,

I call you to love too;

As you desire to be treated,

Unto others also do.

 

Though they may not know Me,

Though they may be in sin,

New life in their hearts

At any time could begin.

 

So this is My call,

My will and My command:

To each person give love,

Reach out your hand.

 

As you love yourself

Love all whom you meet,

Then you will feel My love

Ever eternal and sweet.

 

Love one another

As I have loved you;

This, My precious child,

I call you now to do.

 

In serving your neighbor,

In loving one another,

You are surely My family,

My sister or brother.

 

So, child, please remember

In all whom you see

Open your eyes wide

To also see Me.

 

© 2013 Caroline Gavin

How has Jesus’ love allowed you to love your neighbor all the more?

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  • http://www.VictoryChristianCoaching.com/ Marianne Clements

    Caroline,

    This is a great reminder that God created us ALL and even though we have differences we should try to see everyone through God’s eyes. I stil have a LOOOONNNNGGG way to go in this area, but thank God I’m better than I used to be!

    Have a Victorious Day!
    Marianne

    • http://PurposefulPathway.com/ Caroline Gavin

      Thank you so very much, my sweet sister!

      Yes, perfectly expressed: we should try to see everyone through God’s eyes. I agree this is much easier said than done, and I see you as a beautiful example of one who loves her neighbor!

      God’s graces and my gratitude always!
      Caroline

  • http://www.MarianneClements.org/ Marianne Clements

    Great reminder. We can’t just have the vertical love relationship — we need to have the horizontal love as well. The cross is a good visual on that!
    Have a Victorious Day!
    Marianne

    • http://PurposefulPathway.com/ Caroline Gavin

      Yes! Beautifully expressed, my beautiful friend! The cross displays the powerful intersection of vertical and horizontal love. Thank you for sharing Jesus’ love so generously! May He richly bless you and your heart for Him!