Here's what I think . . .
If you want to grow in holiness, if
you want to become a saint, there's only one way. It's not easy, and
for most of us it really isn't our first instinct. In fact, you might
say it goes against our Eve-inspired human inclinations toward
self-preservation, retaliation, pride, greed, hedonism and a whole host
of other vices.
What's the one way?
Radical love.
Radical love, a love that goes far beyond our obstructive human tendencies, requires God's grace and divine intervention if it is to be lived out in our lives as God desires.
The disciples who followed Jesus, the saints who grew beyond themselves, and maybe one day you and I, must be set apart by this radical love. Our unique responses to situations, our sacrifices for others, our compassion, and our humility before God might not come easily, but it is certainly worth working on!
Ask God in your prayers today to send you a radical love--it will change your life and the world around you.
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