John 14, 365 DAYS OF LOVE #31: ONE MONTH MARK

PASSAGE: Jesus Comforts His Disciples, Jesus the Way to the Father, Jesus Promises the Holy Spirit


MEMORY VERSE: You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature; rather, serve one another in love. The entire law is summed up in a single command: "Love your neighbor as yourself." Galatians 5:13-14


NOTES: (v.1-14) "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me." 
Jesus said, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you really knew me, you would know my Father as well...And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Son may bring glory to the Father. You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it."
-(v.15-31) If we love Jesus, we will obey his commands as demonstration of our love. The world will not know him, but those who love Him will be loved by the Father and Jesus. 
"If anyone loves me, he will obey my teaching."


ACT OF LOVE: Life has been surprisingly busy, even after AP season, so I haven't had many chances to do big acts of love. But to celebrate the ONE MONTH MARK of my 365 Days of love Challenge, I...
1. Took Bambi out to pee/fed him/cleaned his poo so that my mom could sleep early
2. Put a new trashbag in the trashcan
3. Gave my mom a hug!
It's been amazing to see what God has done in just this one month--even in seemingly small and insignificant acts of love. I think that one of the greatest changes that I've experienced is the major shift in my daily attitude and perspective. It's easy to revolve my thoughts around school, around my friends, around myself. But ever since this challenge began, I often just spend time looking for ways to love; waking up and asking God how He can use me to love someone that day. As a result, I feel like I've been SO blessed, even by the tiniest things! I get EXCITED over prayers, over refilling the trash bag, over giving up FOOD! I CANT WAIT to see what other things God will lead me to do in the future, albeit big or small! :)
LOVE SO AMAZING, SO DIVINE <3