Elvis sang, "Love me tender. Love me true." It was one of his first hits. It was a little like a lullaby, soothing and sweet. It speaks of loving with a tender heart.
This world and all of its trouble wants to harden our hearts. It is up to us to choose tenderness, forgiveness, and compassion whenever we can.
This passage clearly defines our choices and gives instructions, too.
"Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you." - Ephesians 4:32
"Instead"... do the unexpected.
"Be Kind"... to each other.
"Tenderhearted"... it opens us to hurt, but it is worth the risk.
"Forgiving"... that always comes up, doesn't it?
"Like God in Christ forgave you."
"Be Kind"... to each other.
"Tenderhearted"... it opens us to hurt, but it is worth the risk.
"Forgiving"... that always comes up, doesn't it?
"Like God in Christ forgave you."
The kicker is the last line... "as God, in Christ, forgave you. "
Practice it. Live it. Taste the freedom.
Today, I am grateful we can be tender hearted.
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