Loving

"The most important thing in life is to learn how to give out love, and to let it come in." ~Morrie Schwartz

Some people joke and call me a saint because of some peacemaker, and compassionate traits that I hold.  I personally believe we all are called to be saints.  To be a saint is not to be perfect, only to do your best to be obedient and loving.

I choose to love imperfect people.  How can I not love others, even some that others deem unworthy, when I myself have gone off the deep end a few times or two in my life? 

Especially when it comes to loving young people.  For I myself could make some tiny difference in a young person's life, by showing love; thus showing God's love.  Then perhaps a good work that God began, God will complete.

Loving someone and disapproving of certain behaviors are two different things.  However, if you love someone you should tell them when they are doing wrong, even at the risk of losing a friendship. Certain behaviors do call for parting of ways, especially if it becomes intrusive and controlling, but love should remain.

There are many young people in our lives right now that are my son's friends.  There are many different qualities..... and also misforturnes in each.  I feel as though some can not understand why I choose to love, when certain bad behaviors had sky rocketed in the past.  To those of you I say, because in my heart and soul, I believe...no, I just KNOW that loving is the right thing.

Geri Phillips