Walking out the Love of Christ daily IS. NOT. EASY! It was one of those days, you know? When walking out the Love of Christ seems impossible! The kind where everything seems to go wrong. The morning was rushed, breakfast was skipped, and as soon as I hopped in my car and push the start I was annoyingly alerted ‘NO KEYS DETECTED’. Frustration simmered. But the real kicker came when I stepped into the gas station and encountered someone rushing past me, clearly in a hurry, barely even acknowledging my presence. I mean, c’mon, I am small in stature but not invisibly small. Couldn’t they just exchange a, ‘please excuses me.’ Or anything other than the act that can lead to a slap.
But as I stood there, caught in my feelings, I heard it; the Holy Spirit gently reminding me: “This is where you have to choose.”
I’m like: “Choose what?” He responds, “Choose love.“
The truth is, walking out the love of Christ isn’t always easy. It’s not always a grand gesture or a moment of worship with hands raised high. Sometimes, it’s found in the small, everyday choices like how we respond to frustration, the way we love people who don’t love us back, forgiving when we don’t feel like it, or how we choose patience when everything in us wants to snap.
A New Commandment: Love Like Christ Loved
It’s easy to love people when they treat us well, right? But when life gets messy, when people irritate us, or when we’re surrounded by negativity, that’s when we get to make the real choice. Jesus wasn’t just about love in the good times; His love was radical. It was revolutionary.
In John 13:34-35 (NIV), Jesus gave us a commandment, and it’s one that goes beyond feeling good inside. He said, “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”
You see, Jesus didn’t just say, “Love each other when it’s easy.” No, He raised the bar. He said, “Love as I have loved you.“ And how did He love? He loved without conditions. He spread love to those who betrayed Him, those who mocked Him. And not to skip over the way He loved us, even when we didn’t deserve it.
The plot twist? The love Jesus commands isn’t based on how we feel, it’s rooted in action. It’s a love that does. It’s not always warm and fuzzy, but it’s always authentic, sacrificial, and intentional.
Clothe Yourself in Love
Now, I’m not here to sugarcoat it. Loving like Christ means choosing love even when it doesn’t come naturally. It means putting on that love as a garment, day in and day out, even when life’s struggles make it feel heavy. And let’s be real: love can feel like a weight sometimes. But that’s why it’s called a commandment because it’s something we have to actively choose.
In Colossians 3:12-14 (NIV), Paul writes: “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.”
Paul isn’t telling us to love when it’s convenient. He’s telling us to clothe ourselves in love. That’s active, ongoing. We don’t get to take it off when we’re tired or frustrated. It’s not an accessory we add when it’s convenient. It’s the foundation of everything we do.
And let’s be real, please somebody, some days, it feels like the last thing we want to do is love. But when we put on love, we’re choosing to live out God’s will for our lives. Love covers a multitude of wrongs, forgives, and keeps us grounded in unity and peace with others, even when it’s hard.
No Condemnation, Only Love
Let’s pause for a second and talk about one of the biggest barriers to walking in love: GUILT. It’s that voice that reminds you of every mistake, every failure, every moment you felt you didn’t measure up. The enemy loves to use shame to keep us from walking in the freedom of Christ’s love. He wants us to believe we’re unworthy, that we don’t deserve God’s love, or that we can’t possibly love others when we’re so messed up ourselves.
But here’s the truth, Romans 8:1 (NIV) says, “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” No condemnation. Let that settle in your heart. No matter what you’ve done or how far you’ve fallen, God’s love is still for you. It’s not based on your performance; it’s based on His grace.
When we understand this truth, we can begin to love freely. When we know we are loved unconditionally by God, we can extend that same love to others. Even on the hard days, even when we’re struggling to keep it together, why? We know that we are not condemned, and that freedom empowers us to love like Christ loves.
Walking Out Love in the Day-to-Day
So how do we walk out the love of Christ every single day? How do we live this out in our busy, often chaotic lives?
Start with self-reflection. Ask yourself, “Where am I letting fear take the lead today? Where can I choose love instead?” Maybe it’s a conversation with a loved one, an interaction with a stranger, or how you respond to your own thoughts. Choose love in the moments that matter, and even in the ones that seem insignificant.
Next, remember that love doesn’t always feel comfortable. In fact, it’s often in the most uncomfortable places when we’re stretched thin, we’re at our limit, or when we’re hurt, that love is the most powerful.
And finally, give yourself grace. Walking out the love of Christ daily is a journey. There will be moments when you fall short, and that’s okay. Christ’s love doesn’t expect perfection, it simply asks for a heart that is willing. Love will fill the gaps where we can’t.
Love Always Wins
The truth is, walking out the love of Christ every day is a choice we make, and it’s a choice that changes everything. It’s the kind of love that transforms not just the people around you, but your own heart as well. And yes, it’s challenging. Yes, it requires intentionality. But at the end of the day, the love of Christ is the most powerful force we have. It binds everything together and, when walked out daily, unites us with God and each other in a way that nothing else can.
So, I ask you today, how are you choosing love? How are you walking it out, not just in the good moments, but in the moments that require grace, patience, and courage? Choose to live out love today, and watch it change your world, one act of kindness at a time.
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