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LOVE IS MUCH MORE THAN JUST FEELINGS

November 9

eloved, do you know the true meaning of the concept of "love?" Most people think that they do! There are many of my children who believe that unless they have a strong feeling of love, they never are really expressing it. I know that my children are made up differently in the emotional realm. There are some who are sad because they can't feel anything. When this is the case then self-judgment is often expressed. Perhaps some of you cannot feel because you have been conditioned from childhood not to show strong emotions. You may think that this is a fault in your personality, or a terrible unchangeable flaw. This is not so. Let me tell you this. Love may indeed contain a feeling, however remember this, the Lord wants you and I to love in sincerity, and He wants us to love in the same manner that the Lord Jesus loved. This is important to you! Love is also a decided action on your part. It is just as much an expression of love for you to do an act of love for and upon a person as for you to just "feel" it. Do not judge yourself on the actions or words of others as they describe how they feel so much love for someone. Indeed, your Father says, "This is the love of God, that you obey His commandments." (I John 5:3) Therefore, when you believe that God is showing you simple obedient things to do and say, you are loving in Christ, whether you feel it or not! Get rid of your sadness, the feelings will come later for you if you will keep on walking in obedience to the commandments of your Father. I feel your hurt about this, and I am here to encourage you that you are just as much a child of the King as those who are motivated by feelings. There, doesn't that make you feel better? I love you whether you flourish with emotions or if you are one who is more reserved. We are one big blessed family! Now pray this, "Father, you are right, love is more an action than just a feeling. The action of my loving is the "works" part of my loving others. I repent for resenting others who say, “I feel” so often.'" "Help me Father to grow in emotional release so that I too can "feel" more." "I need some real healing Father so that I can reach the true balance between "feeling" and "doing." In the name of Jesus, amen!

Prayer

Father, you know me inside out. You made me as I am. I have judged myself at times as "cold" and "unfeeling." This is a lie from the Devil. I will accept myself as a gift from you. I love you and I accept myself in the blessed name of Jesus, amen!

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