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God so loved the world- not any one people or race or denomination- that he gave His
only Son: Jesus was given to 'us', the
world, out of God's love for every-
one, and Jesus is part of everyone. It
isn't always easy to look at others,
whether they be classmates, co-
workers, clients, people we run across at the grocery store or drive next to on the free-
way, but Jesus is part of EVERYONE, and that is how we should treat all these people
whose paths we cross everyday. We will be better people individually, and our world
will be a better place collectively, the more we are able to keep this in mind each day.
Jesus is the 'light' that came into the world, but for most of us it is easier to give more
attention to the 'darkness' in this verse, which I interpret to be the material possessions
of our lives. One of the premises of our faith is that we focus on the eternal life ahead
of us, and not the material possessions we find ourselves caught up in or striving for in
this life. Those who give of themselves, and are generous with their time and material
possessions to others, are living a life more 'true' to that of Jesus and 'will not perish
but have eternal life'. Easier to write those words or think those thoughts than to actu-
ally DO IT, but choosing the easier path doesn't always result in the most rewarding
choice either.
Lord, give me the strength to live today more like your Son, and the wisdom to make
better decisions today that reflect your love for me. Infuse me with your Love so that I
may love others the same way.
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Parishioner since 2005
Husband of Julie, Father of Ryan (7) and Owen (3)