If you would be loved, love, and be loveable. – Benjamin Franklin

This reminds me of another quote that goes something like “a baby is born with a need to be loved and never outgrows it.”

We were all bit with a desire to be loved.

The path to fulfilling this desire flows through our ability to love and be lovable.

We can’t force another to love us. To fill that part of us that wants to be loved.

But we can be loving. We can think loving thoughts. We can take loving actions. We can become more lovable. All of these are within our control.

If you’re looking for some ideas, these verses from the Bible are a good start:

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

If we could go to work on becoming more like this, I’m guessing we’d end up feeling more loved.

Make it a great day.

Jake

PS – Your Father in heaven loves you so very much. He sent His only son to die for you so that he could be with you forever. I’d recommend taking Him up on this offer.

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