"Greet one another with a kiss of love." (1 Peter 5:14)
We've all been there, I'm sure... Someone says "Hi! and your name... you know you know them but either completely forgot there name or falsely recognize them (momentarily)... do you just say Hi! back and smile or do you guess?! Maybe have them "help" you out... is it...?! And "Hope" your right?! At least you shouldn't forget, again! Scenario #2... Again you see someone you recognize... a ways in front of you. There smiling and waving... at YOU! So, you smile and wave back... hopefully you didn't say Hi!... cause as it turns out they were waving at "their" Friend who happened to be; Right behind YOU! It's probably happened to the Best of us!
How do you "greet" your spouse or (Other) loved ones?! Do we falsely believe they don't need to be "Greeted" properly? What happens when we have "wronged" them... do we walk around with our tail between our legs? We may feel we don't "deserve" to receive a simple kiss... this can only cause tension in our marriage. We need to come to our senses as quickly as possible... for restoration to begin. Let's see what the Bible has to say...
I will paraphrase "The Parable of the Lost Son" (Luke 15:11-32)
... after wasting away his inheritance... he came to his senses, and decided to go home to his father. He had even planned what to say'... & Please take me on as a hired servant.'
So he returned home to his father. And while he was a still along way off, his father saw him coming. Filled with love and compassion, he ran to his son, embraced him, and kissed him. His son said to him, 'Father, I have sinned against both heaven and you, and I am no longer worthy of being called your son.'
His father sent servants to bring the finest robe, ring, and sandals for him. Never mentioning the son's desire to become a hired servant. The fatted calf was prepared- a celebration feast for the son who was dead and has now returned to life. He, was lost, but now he is found. So the party began.
The Other son was angry... His father said to him, 'Look dear son, you have always stayed by me, and everything I have is yours.' We had to celebrate this happy day. For your brother was dead and has come back to life. He was lost but now is found.
Our Heavenly Father wants to do the same thing for us if we let him. Keep this in mind as an example as to how we are to treat & Greet our mates and Loved ones... no matter what! Sometimes we may feel slighted, they barely deserve a Hi! today... look to Jesus... my Friend look to HiM!
Make each Greeting count! Make your Beloved see, feel and hear the Love, Peace and Joy you have for them.Think of the different opportunities we have to greet each other daily. Upon awakening, before leaving for work etc, and coming home. Meeting for lunch etc. Saying good-nite & talking on the phone. Try to convey warmth and enthusiasm to your mate. Find new and exciting ways to subtly touch the heart of your mate through spoken or unspoken interaction. Make every attempt at making your Beloved feel valued, loved, and appreciated. Especially when your not getting along so well; you may just be able to lessen some of the tension. Remember, love is a choice. So, choose to choose a greeting that reflects your love for them! That's your "Love Dare" for this Blog...:)
"And that's about it, friends, Be cheerful. Keep things in good repair. Keep your Spirits up. Think in harmony. Be agreeable. Do all that, and the God of love and peace will be with you for sure. Greet one another with a holy embrace. All the brothers and sisters here say hello." (2 Corinthians 3:11) {The Message Bible}
Joyfully Yours,
JKEST-Vicki
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