Accepting through God's Love

"No may the God who gives perseverance and encouragement grant you to be of the same mind with one another according to Christ Jesus, so that with one accord you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.  Therefore, accept one another, just as Christ also accepted us to the glory of God." -Romans 15:5-7 (NASB)

When celebrating freedom and unity, we may be reminded that we all have differences.  Some of these differences are only on the surface.  Others may appear to run deeper.  Even though we are all individuals and different, we must also realize that we can be accepted and united.

During His time on earth, Jesus showed us that He was different than any other human.  Jesus was not a "normal" human, He is also God.  Even though Jesus is God, He didn't turn away those that came to Him.  Jesus accepted all those He met, even if society said He shouldn't associate with them.  Jesus also accepts us, even though we are sinners.  We can learn from Jesus that God's love can change lives, even our own!  We can accept others and show them God's love, even if we are different and not always in agreement.  It is through accepting others by showing God's love that lives can be changed!

Change a life by accepting others by showing them God's love!

Prayer:
Dear God-
Thank You for loving me, accepting me, and forgiving me.  Help me to accept and show Your love to others.  Through Jesus I pray, amen.