And above all things have fervent love for one another, for “love will cover a multitude of sins.” Be hospitable to one another without grumbling. As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.
~I Peter 4:8-10
As we face each new day, we all have responsibilities, and we've all been called by God with a unique calling with which to use our unique gifts from God. But there is no earthly or heavenly duty, no responsibility, no ministry or calling that comes before loving others. The only commandment with more weight is to love God. Not only are we to be accepting, welcoming and friendly to both strangers and friends, but we are to be so truly hospitable that we can serve them without grumbling and complaining. The gifts we have we are to use to serve and love others. When the chaos of life hits and we want to push everyone away until we get things back under control and catch up with what we need to do, that may be the very time when to pause and find someone to serve, to show love to, may mean the most. No matter how busy we are or how crazy the day is, let us love others today.
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