The answer is love
I’m having a blast studying for my doctorate. Oh, don’t get me wrong, it’s a ton of work, but it’s helped me grow through the pandemic and the countless trials we’ve all faced this year.
I learned a valuable lesson many years ago that I’ve applied to this present trial: “when you’re going through hell, don’t stop.” In fact, the Bible echoes this life philosophy: “I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.” (Romans 8:18, NIV)
friend, I want to encourage you to use the pain of your trials to change for the good. Go back to school, apply for a grant, forgive, love, and reach out to others. The Bible is clear about a life philosophy based on a few principles. Let’s use James 2:8 to list a few key steps: “If you really fulfill the royal law according to the Scripture, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself,’ you do well.” (NKJV)
- We need to want to fulfill the royal law. Wow, that is so powerful.
- The royal law is found in the Bible.
- The royal law specifically says, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”
- If you fulfill the royal law, you will do well in life.
friend, this verse is blowing my mind. I know we may not be able to change some of the craziness in our world right now, but I also know what needs to be done. Love others as you love yourself. Yikes! This could prove to be a challenge for many people I know because they don’t love themselves. So let’s make sure we get this right. Let’s get emotionally healthy and then SPREAD THE LOVE.
I know that God will help you because you are a miracle. And I love you more than pineapples.