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My computer stopped working right and no matter
what I did to fix it nothing worked. My
brother-in-law who is a computer expert advised me
to format my computer and it would be just like
sending it to the factory to be fixed.
Many times we try to format our hearts by being
nice to others and by doing good deeds. That is
just like trying to fix a computer that is broke,
it will not work. Our feeble efforts to love
someone in our own strength has never worked and
will never work. It is only as others see and feel
the Love of Jesus in us that they will know that
Jesus does love them.
Have you been trying to be nicer to your family
and friends? Do you get frustrated because it
seems no matter what you do to be kind to others
it is not appreciated? We need to go to Jesus and
ask Him to take His Broom of Mercy and Grace and
sweep out all the bitterness and resentment in our
hearts toward other people.
We are not capable of loving others as Jesus wants
us to love others in our own strength. It takes
Jesus planting His Love in our hearts to format
our hearts to minister to people. I urge you to
ask Jesus to format your heart with His Compassion
and Mercy so that you can effectively love others.
Joanne Lowe
February 24, 2005
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