Emulate Jesus Christ -- Post 25: "Living Christlike Love Every Day"

By Judy Rix...

"Love is the very essence of the gospel, and Jesus Christ is our exemplar. His life was a legacy of love. We cannot truly love God if we do not love our fellow travelers on this mortal journey." (Thomas S. Monson) ("Love, The Essence of the Gospel")

We Demonstrate Love Through Our Actions.

When a battery - operated flashlight grows dim or quits working, do you just throw it away? Of course not. You change the batteries. When a person messes up or finds themselves in a dark place, do you cast them aside? Of course not. You help them change their batteries.

Some need AA: Attention and affection.

Some need AAA: Attention, affection, and acceptance.

Some need C: Compassion.

Some need D: Direction.

And if they still don't seem to shine, simply sit with them quietly and share your light.

.....Rachel Dansby Freeman

We are all in need of a battery change from time to time. Having a loving friend who cares is a great thing. Being that loving friend is even greater.

Recognize Someone’s Need, and Then Respond.

All of us are imperfect, yet we all desire to be treated kindly despite our shortcomings. Life is the laboratory to develop Christlike love -- charity. We show that love in our day - to - day interactions one with another through qualities like kindness, patience, selflessness, understanding, and forgiveness.

“We must remember that those we meet in parking lots, offices, elevators, and elsewhere are that portion of mankind God has given us to love and to serve." (Spencer W. Kimball) ("Jesus: The Perfect Leader")

Before this day is over, find that special person whom God has placed in your life to love and serve. Help them to change their batteries. You may even discover that they are willing to help you change yours!

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Go to the Source -- What Do the Scriptures and Respected Teachers Say?

"Each person has within them the power to increase the sum total of the world’s happiness by giving a few words of sincere appreciation to someone who is lonely or discouraged.”

(Dale Carnegie, "The Quick and Effective Way to Easy Speaking," page 153)

The Golden Rule: "And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise."

(Bible, Luke 6:31)