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    How to Love the Unlovable?
    How to Love the Unlovable?
    How to Love the Unlovable?
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    How to Love the Unlovable?

    By Irene S. Roth

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    Unconditional love is so hard to achieve. Some people are hard to love, especially people who are damaged or downright evil. But God extols us to genuinely care for everyone. That doesn’t mean we have to allow ourselves to be abused repeatedly. We don’t have to like the unlikeable. But we have to care for them in a humanitarian way. We must realize that we are human beings in search of love and attention.

    In 1 John 3:14-15, Jesus warns us that hating someone makes us murderers in our hearts. God, therefore, wants us to love everyone, even those who are hard to love. Doing this can be exceedingly hard. I know in my own life how hard this has been. In fact, I believe loving in this way is the foundation of our faith. This is because we can grow in our faith more and stretch our hearts. Loving the lovable is easy, but loving the unlovable is a true testament to our faith.

    Yes, it sure is hard to love the unlovable! Loving someone who doesn’t reciprocate your love can cause a lot of heartache, frustration, and stress. We may feel parched inside or even empty. We may even feel that you can’t continue on because it seems pointless. This can be hard to endure. But if we change our focus from how bad and stressed we feel to the fact that we are doing God’s work, that should help.

    In his ministry, God too lived among critical people who doubted him. Yet he endured, prevailed, and even thrived. Why? Because God was on his side, and he knew God favored him above these evil manipulators. We too can rise above the unlovable by shifting our focus from earthly things to heavenly ones. We will have favor with God if we love the unlovable. So, we should strive to do that as much as possible.

    In this eBook, I will show you how to shift your focus from yourself to others. You can do this by selflessly loving others unconditionally, even, and perhaps, especially when you feel overwhelmed, awkward, and frustrated. Praying can also help you a lot and knowing that you are earning favor with God. God loves wholesome, kind people. And he will help you feel stronger and more composed to face whatever you are going through. You can do everything with God, who strengthens you.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherIrene S. Roth
    Release dateJul 14, 2021
    ISBN9781005126063
    How to Love the Unlovable?
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    Irene S. Roth

    Irene S. Roth, MA is an academic and freelance writer. She writes academically, for teens and tweens and adults. When she isn't writing, she is teaching. She is also pursuing a Master's of Social Work Degree.

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      How to Love the Unlovable? - Irene S. Roth

      How to Love the Unlovable

      Irene S. Roth

      Copyright 2021 Irene S. Roth

      License Notes. This e-book is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. It may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with someone else, please purchase an additional copy for each reader. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to your favorite retailer and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

      Table of Content

      Introduction

      Tip 1: Love as God Loved

      Tip 2: Be Patient

      Tip 3: Be Hopeful

      Tip 4: Pray Fervently

      Tip 5: Help the Poor

      Tip 6: Surrender to God’s Will

      Tip 7: Clothe Yourself with Compassion

      Tip 8: Clothe Yourself with Kindness

      Tip 9: Clothe Yourself with Humility

      Tip 10: Clothe Yourself with Meekness

      Tip 11: Clothe Yourself with Patience

      Tip 12: Clothe Yourself with Forgiveness

      Tip 13: Clothe Yourself with Unconditional Love

      Tip 14: Cultivate Christ’s Peace in Your Heart

      Tip 15: Clothe Yourself with Gratitude

      Tip 16: Do Everything in the Name of God

      Conclusion

      Resources

      About the Author

      Introduction

      Unconditional love is so hard to achieve. Some people are hard to love, especially people who are damaged or downright evil. But God extols us to genuinely care for everyone. That doesn’t mean we have to allow ourselves to be abused over and over again. We don’t have to like the unlikeable. But we have to care for them in a humanitarian way. We must realize that we are human beings in search of love and attention.

      In 1 John 3:14-15, Jesus warns us that hating someone makes us murderers in our hearts. God, therefore, wants us to love everyone, even those who are hard to love. Doing this can be exceedingly hard. I know in my own life how hard this has been. In fact, I believe loving in this way is the foundation of our faith. This is because we can grow in our faith more and stretches our heart. Loving the lovable is easy but loving the unlovable is a true testament

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