097: May your love increase and overflow | 1 Thessalonians 3:12

This world needs love. And if God is Love, His people need to lead the charge. "May the Lord make your love increase and overflow for each other." What a beautiful way to begin a verse. This verse isn't some closing remarks in Paul's letter. It happens right smack dab in the middle. It is like a prayer of blessing. May the Lord bless you. May He keep you. May the Lord make your love increase. That is kind of how I read this verse. I also love that Paul purposefully says "for each other and everyone else." We can't read this verse and think that it only means we show love to other Christians. There is no stipulations to this verse. May the Lord increase your love to everyone. That's it. I am reminded of the Orlando shooting. I was concerned how the Church and the Christian community was going to react, since this was a gay nightclub. And, yes, there were a few crazies. But for the most part, I saw love come from so many pastors. Well known pastors and churches poured out support. Even Chick-fil-A (obviously not a church, but you know) opened on Sunday to provide meals for people standing in line to give blood. I saw love wherever I turned or looked online. This continues on for us everyday as a part of life. May God increase your love. It doesn't matter who. It doesn't mattter what they look like or how they vote. May God increase your love for everyone. About One Verse One Verse is a short, free podcast devotional designed to help you grow closer to God through less than 5 minutes a day, 5 days a week. Consistency trumps intensity. When it comes to working out, eating healthy, or managing our finances, consistency always trumps intensity. We reach our major life goals through small, purposeful steps taken daily. The same is true in our spiritual lives. I truly believe you will grow closer to God by spending just 5 minutes a day with Him versus cramming in an hour once a month. The One Verse Devotional is here to help take away the barriers of spending time with God. Now, during your workout, drive to work, or even shopping for groceries, you can invest in your spiritual life.   http://phosphorusproject.com/