THE HARD WORK OF LOVE
In a time of great extremity the young man prayed to God for deliverance. In return for that deliverance the young man promised God a life- long commitment of service to others. Shortly thereafter, he was confronted with a man who embodied all that he disdained: a Texan with a loud brash manner who would lean close to confide a “great truth.” And in drawing near he would bellow and his spittle would fly and cover the glasses of the quiet young man. That night, he whispered to God, “If you will but deliver me from this loud, obnoxious person, I promise to serve you the rest of my life.” Instantly the response came in his heart: “Love one another.” The relationship continued. The Texan, oblivious to all, seemed to be delighted to have this quiet young man as his friend and confidant. He would give lusty greetings from across a crowded room, and continued showering the young man…
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