I had a three-dog couch waiting on me when I got home
this morning. As I came through the front door I saw that
each cushion on my couch had a little, furry ball curled up
on it, sleeping peacefully. I smiled when I saw this and
petted each of them lovingly as I walked by. It only took a
few seconds of my time, but it filled my heart with joy.
As we go through our often-busy days it is funny how the
best parts of them seem to be those little moments we make
for sharing love. They take so little of our time and yet
the rewards they bring us are beyond belief. They strengthen
our hearts, uplift our souls, and energize our bodies. They
make our lives a joy to live and a delight to share. They
bring us peace, happiness, goodness, and most of all oneness
with God. Three of the most important words in the Bible
are: "God is love." Every moment we spend living in love
then is a moment spent living in oneness with God.
Try to spend and share some moments for love in your own
life today. Pet your dogs, cuddle your cats, and feed the
birds. Hug your loved ones, look them in the eye, and say "I
love you." Smile at the cashier in the store, give a
compliment to a friend, and share a good laugh at work. Open
a door for a stranger, help an elderly person with their
bags, and do a few random acts of kindness when no one is
looking. They only take a few seconds each day, but they
bring you joy for a lifetime.
It takes so little time to live in love. It takes so few
moments to share that love with the world. It is these
moments, however, that join your heart to God’s and fills
your life with light. Don’t miss out on them. Make time for
them and choose them everyday of your life. Moments of love
lead to a lifetime of love and a lifetime of love leads to
an eternity of love.