I woke up to Good Friday and said to myself, “Duh! J is for Jesus.”
It was just before the Passover Festival. After the evening meal, Jesus washed the feet of his disciples and predicted his betrayal. Then Jesus 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” (John 13:34-35).
As an English teacher, I notice he said, “must.” Love is imperative.
The night before Jesus carried his own cross to his own crucifixion, he commanded his disciples to “Love one another.” As a believer, I try. I’m the first to admit, I’m not perfect. I like to say that I get along with 99% of everyone I know, and the other 1% is not my problem. I admit to using the word hate from time to time, and honestly I hate myself for that. I hate to give someone else that sort of power over me. And so I ask myself—what would Jesus do? And I try to follow His teachings and live with His love and strength, His grace and forgiveness. And you know what? I can’t do that on my own.
If you’ve been following my A-Z blogging challenge, thank you so much! Tomorrow I plan to rest and enjoy an Easter celebration, I wish all the same for you, and I hope to see you Monday with gratitude for the letter K.
A is for Apple and B is for Boozer and C is for Champagne and Chanel No. 5 and D is for Dad and E is for Epiphany and F is for Faith + Gratitude = Peace + Hope and G is for Great _______ and H is for Hatbox and Honeysuckle and I for an I
Faith + Gratitude = Peace + Hope 
J is indeed for Jesus! Love is an absolute must for each other but the world right now seems to lack that. Love and compassion seem to be lost. People are selfish and only seem to care about themselves and have forgotten their neighbor. Its I can’t go, I’m stuck inside, I want to go the movies, etc! We have to work together to make it through this difficult and trying time. We need more love! Great post 💕 Have a wonderful Easter Sunday
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I appreciate how you took this post another step further, Arnetta! Regardless of religion, love makes the world a better place. Sending you extra love this Easter weekend. 💕
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You’re more than welcome, Crystal! Love is everything 🦋💕❤ and thank you! I love Easter 💓🙏🏾
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Have a blessed Easter, Crystal!
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Thank you, Priscilla! Mine started yesterday with an online Good Friday service. I hope you hear the words you need.
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I stick to What Would Buffy Do? – Happy Easter – despite all the happenings …
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Buffy would slay—no doubt!
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Happy Easter
🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸
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Thanks so much, Luisa! It’s off to a happy start. 🌷✝️🌷
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Happy Easter 💖💖🤗🤗
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Thank you, SaaniaSparkle! 🌷✝️💕
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My pleasure! 🧚🏻♀️
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Oh yeah, happy Easter!
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So j is really love to you. Jumping a bit?
J is hard. J is for jobs. J is for joining – the connection between people.
All your posts – and everyone’s – that I missed, along with a lot of comments, don’t show up here (only goes so far back, reader).
L is for love, light, and glitter
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Yes, Jesus is LOVE, not much of a jump. Love joins us with jobs and in hard times and with light and glitter.
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Awesome message!
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April was a test. I’m happy you’ve found some that aren’t just random ramblings.
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Lol! Even if I did, it’s ok. You’re allowed to ramble!
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