“I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” John 13:34-35. God’s commands for us are always wrapped in love and grace. God wants us to act and use our gifts in this world, in love. Each of the gifts we have been given by God bring love into the world. They work to create positive change in the life of others. That is how the world identifies who we are in Christ, by our love. Just as Jesus instructs his disciples in these verses; they are to love one another as he has loved them. We too are to love one another as Christ has loved us. Love has so many forms and one of my favorites is kindness. Just being kind to one another, showing empathy, sharing a smile, praying for someone. These are all ways to shower more kindness into the world. Life can be stressful and difficult but often times we can make our own lives better by making someone else’s life better. So, have courage and be kind. It will make all the difference to you and someone in need, as you both are beloved by God. Prayer: “God of love and grace, help us to follow your commandment to love one another with the same abundant love in which you have shown us. Help us to have courage and be kind in moments where it is difficult for it is in those moments that your love comes to us and the person we encounter blessing us both. Amen.”