Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about love—not just the kind that’s easy to express when life is smooth, but the kind that fights to be seen in a world that’s breaking.
Every time I check the news, it’s another wave: conflict in one place, disaster in another, division on every screen. People are angrier, more defensive, more afraid. I’ve felt it too—those moments when it seems easier to retreat, to shut down emotionally just to get through the day. But that’s exactly why I believe love isn’t just important right now—it’s vital.
Jesus once said:
“By this all will know that you are my disciples—if you have love among yourselves.” (John 13:35)
Not our opinions. Not our knowledge. Love.
That scripture has stuck with me, especially when interacting with people who think differently or seem on edge. Whether it's the person ahead of me in line who’s impatient, or someone online who's being harsh—my response reveals who I really am. I’ve come to see love as not just something we show, but something we choose.
There have been times when I’ve felt misunderstood or even hurt by others—sometimes even within the congregation. My first reaction? Pull back. But then I remember what Jehovah is like.
“God is love… whoever remains in love remains in union with God.” (1 John 4:8, 16)
Jehovah is love. And if I want to be close to Him, I can’t let bitterness take root. That doesn’t mean being naive or ignoring injustice—it means I’m choosing not to let coldness win in my own heart.
Sometimes, just forgiving someone quietly, sending a kind message, or praying for peace instead of proving a point—that’s what keeps the light on.
We all have opinions. But love… it listens. It leans in. It doesn’t need to win the argument.
“Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up.” (1 Corinthians 8:1)
We live in a time where people are praised for being “strong” if they’re sarcastic or cutting. But real strength is the kind that builds others up instead of tearing them down. Love makes us approachable, safe, and warm in a world that’s often cold and transactional.
Some of the most powerful moments I’ve experienced recently were small but sincere:
A message from a friend saying, “I’ve been praying for you.”
A brother who smiled and asked how I was doing—then really listened.
An unexpected call from someone who often gives good, scriptural advice.
None of these required anything fancy. Just hearts softened by love.
I keep telling myself: Don’t underestimate the power of kindness. Don’t let the news make you numb. Don’t wait to feel perfect before you show love—do it especially when it’s hard.
Because love is the one thing this world doesn’t teach well, but it’s the one thing Jehovah asks of us over and over again.
“Above all things, have intense love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins.” (1 Peter 4:8)
Right now, the world feels noisy, rushed, (sometimes terrifying), and worn down. But we’re called to be different. When we love—really love—we’re bringing something sacred into the everyday. And that’s exactly what the world needs.
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