Two Things Remain

I was challenged this week to focus on two things.

Love God and look for ways to be a blessing to others.

What would happen if when I wake up, I would set my heart on God and love Him
and when I got out of bed and go out to the kitchen,
I would set my heart on being a blessing to my husband,
daughters, and sons.

What would happen if when I go to church,
I would block out the distractions that come
from other's worship ways
and worship Him in spirit and in truth,
and then look for someone to bless with
an encouraging word.

What would happen if when I go into the dreaded black hole
of Walmart and I love God and think about those I am
maneuvering my cart around as they truly are-
dearly beloved of God and more important than I am,
and how I can bless these dear souls
who were created with such dignity and are
but a little lower than the angels,
crowned with glory and honor.

I tell you what would happen
if we focused on these two things.

The world would be a sweeter place.

More people would love God and each other.

Walls would come down in our own lives
and others lives and we would no longer wish for
a different outcome in any given situation
because we would see God in everything
and everyone.

We wouldn't feel shy and as if we had nothing to offer.

Cups would overflow because nothing would be going down the drain.

Jesus knew what He was talking about when He said that there were
only two laws necessary and that those two laws summed up all the law.
If we practiced these two laws, all of the other laws would be kept as well-
at least the important ones.

Love the Lord your God with all of your heart, soul, mind, and strength,
and love your neighbor as yourself.

I am focusing on only one goal this year-
to fulfill this commandment of God.

Please Jesus,
help me love you more,
and help me be a blessing to others.
Amen.