Home -
The Message Is: You Are Loved
One day many years ago, I said some unkind things to my
sister. She calmly turned to face me and
said, “I love you.” Wham!
That was more powerful at changing my heart than any other response ever. I responded “Oh no you
don’t!” but in my heart I knew she did.
I knew I was wrong. I knew her
love had more power and influence than my irritation and pettiness. I have reflected many times on that small
incident with big and lasting impact.
Several months ago, I lost my temper and was frustrated and
irritated. My dear, sweet eleven year
old son turned and said, “Mom I love you
– how can I help you?” Wham! That was more powerful at changing my heart
than any other single thing that any other person could have done at that
moment.
What is it that is so powerful when kindness is returned for
unkindness?
Why does unconditional love change hearts? How does one overcome evil with good?
The message is - you are loved. You are loved unconditionally. Even with our prideful, recalcitrant, rebellious souls, the message is - you are loved.
I realized that is how God loves each of us. We are His children that continually fall
short of his commandments yet He loves us.
As I strive and fall short – I still feel His love. And that unconditional love works on me and helps me want to change.
The Savior said:
A soft answer turneth away wrath. (Proverbs 15:1)
Be not overcome of
evil, but overcome evil with good. (Romans 12:21)
Therefore
let your alight
so shine before this people, that they may see your good works and bglorify
your Father who is in heaven. (3 Nephi 12:16)
Thank you Julie and Michael for letting your light shine.
Home is a Holy
Place because in the midst of our unholiness, a
perfect God loves us into a more holy life.
