And this is love: that we walk in obedience to his commands. As you have heard from the beginning, his command is that you walk in love.  2 John 1:6 

 

Before you get up in the morning and rush into your day, pause and pray: "Lord, don't let me waste this day. Whether or not I get anything else done, help me to spend today loving You and loving others - because that's what your Word says life is all about."

 

The more time you give to someone the more you reveal his or her importance to you. It's not enough to tell them they're important; you must prove it by investing time in them. The best way to spell love is T-I-M-E! The essence of love is not what you think or feel about others; no, it's about how much you give of yourself to them.

 

Men in particular struggle with this. They say, "I don't understand my wife and kids. I provide everything they need. What more could they want?" They want - you! They want focused attention! Love concentrates so intently on another that it forgets itself. That kind of attention says, "I value you enough to give you my most precious asset - my time."

 

Why is now the best time to express your love? Because you don't know how long you'll have the opportunity to do so. Circumstances change. People die. Children grow up. You've no guarantee of tomorrow. If you want to express your love you'd better do it now.

 

Who do you need to start spending more time with? What do you need to cut out of your schedule to make that possible? The best use of life is love. The best expression of love is time. The best time to love is - now!