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I continue to learn that the things that matter most in this life are relationships \u2013 not accomplishments. One of my young friends called and asked if we could meet for brunch to talk about a project that may turn into a new ministry outreach for our church. She wanted my advice. I loved that she called on me — “the older woman” helping the younger as taught in Titus 2:3-5. I suggested she come to my home where we would be less distracted. I received a text from her: \u201cCan I bring ____ with me?\u201d I was pleased to welcome her, too. Then I received another text, \u201cHow about____? Can she come, too?\u201d Of course she could. Now we were an even number of four and my brunch-planning went into action. I wanted it to be a sweet time of celebrating these young women who have hearts to reach out to lonely and hurting people with God\u2019s love. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Table was set with love in mind, fresh flowers in the vases, made a vegetable quiche, French toast casserole and mixed berries with yogurt and granola. At each place setting were cards that read: \u201cYou really do love your neighbor as you love yourself. It is obvious by your heart of gold that would rather serve than to be served. Well done, good and faithful servant! \u201cWhatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.\u201d Colossians 3:23-24.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This mama’s heart was overjoyed with their excitement to make a difference in people\u2019s lives. Their enthusiasm motivated me to say \u201cyes\u201d when asked me to be a part of their team. I am honored to align with those precious young women. This second photo is our second meeting at one of their homes! Relationships matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Bible is very clear about what really matters in life: \u201cIf you are a follower of Christ Jesus, all that matters is your faith that makes you love others\u201d (Galatians 5:6). Honestly, it\u2019s hard for me to understand the awful animosity in our country these days. How can people sleep without a clear conscience of knowing “this day I lived a life of love\u201d. If we\u2019re not loving, then nothing we say will matter, nothing we know will matter, nothing we believe will matter, and nothing we give will matter. And, if we don\u2019t live a life of love, nothing we accomplish will matter. \u201cNo matter what I say, what I believe, and what I do, I\u2019m nothing without love\u201d. (1 Corinthians 13:3)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s as simple as this: We can have the eloquence of an orator, the knowledge of a genius, the faith of a miracle worker, the generosity of a philanthropist, and the achievements of a superstar, but if we don\u2019t have love in our heart, it is worth zero. It doesn\u2019t count. The only thing that matters to God is this: Do we love Him, and do we love others?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One day we\u2019re going to die, and we\u2019re going to stand before God. When He evaluates our life, He\u2019s not going to look at our bank account or our list of accomplishments. He won\u2019t care about all our sports trophies. He\u2019s not going to look at our endorsements or our resume. God is going to evaluate our life on one basis: our relationships. He\u2019s going to ask, \u201cHow much did you love Me and other people?\u201d That\u2019s called the Great Commandment. Did you love God with all your heart, and did you love your neighbor as yourself?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

THAT love is a sure winner. That love makes us winners. That love IS about relationships \u2013 not accomplishments!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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