The Gospel of John paints a picture of Christ’s love for us and how that love shines every day of our lives.  In Chapter 17, Christ speaks about his love for us and how much each of us should show that love to one another.

As I look over the passage, I am stuck by the fact that it does not quantify that love, but makes a broad sweeping statement about our love for those around us.  It’s easy to choose to love our family and friends, but how about that noisy neighbor, or the teenager down the street with a hot rod, or the person who cuts us off while driving down the street.

As I read the scriptures, God is requiring of us to love everyone!  So how can we show this love and acceptance to those in our community?  Is there someone who you need to be more loving towards?

What the world truly needs is more love.  Let’s be part of the solution instead of being part of the problem.  Let us follow the example of Christ!