love is the answer

 Thursday, April 4, 2024 (7:00 a.m.)

Blessed God,

Thank You. Again. And again. And again.

(7:46 a.m.)

Sitting. Singing. Reading. Contemplating the lyrics to ♪Love Is The Answer♪

Views conflict over its original intent. Christian in nature? Most say “no.”

Father, thank You for bringing my thoughts to You in the incalculable ways that You do. Never having paid much attention to this particular song before, thank You for the way the titled line just keeps singing to me.

♪Love is the answer♪ over and over. Looking further at the lyrics I see You. Again. And again.

♪Light of the world, shine on me Shine on us all, set us free Love is the answer♪ Yes. Yes, Father!

♪Tell me, are we alive, or just a dying planet? What are the chances? Ask the man in your heart for the answers And when you feel afraid, love one another When you’ve lost your way, love one another♪

Yes. The answer remains the same. ♪When you’re all alone…far from home…down and out…All hope’s run out…needing a friend…near the end…we got to love one another♪

Your Word [Jesus] said it first. Mark 12:29-31, “The most important commandment is this: ‘Listen, O Israel! The LORD our God is the one and only LORD. And you must love the LORD your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength’ (Deuteronomy 6:4-5). The second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ No other commandment is greater than these.”

Amen, amen Dear Lord. ♪Love is the answer♪

Use us Dearest God. Loving as You would have us love. You. Others. Ourselves. Thank You. Praise You. Amen.

(290 words ~ 8:22 a.m.)