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10.18-Love is not a zero sum game. It is not in limited supply.

10.18- Much of the hateful discussion and political bad talk takes place because people are worried that they won't get a big enough piece of the pie of life. Love from God is not in limited supply.  It is not a zero sum game.  I don't have to worry.  I can extend love and concern to my neighbor on my side of the street and it will not limit the love I have to give to the neighbor on the other side. I don't need to worry because our Father in heaven provides for all we need. Priorities.   One nation under God.   The good of the many is before the good of the few or one.   Seeking the kingdom of God number one even before national priorities.   Matthew 6. 25  “For this reason I say to you, [ n ] do not be worried about your [ o ] life, as to what you will eat or what you will drink; nor for your body, as to what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? 26  Look at the birds of the [ p ...

10.17-Heaven came down and glory filled my soul

10.17- The kingdom of heaven is full of peace and order and wisdom.  This is the vision in the prayer of Jesus that this kind of life would be brought into homes and families and communities as a way of life. Matthew 6. 7  “And when you are praying, do not use meaningless repetition as the Gentiles do, for they suppose that they will be heard for their many words. 8  So do not be like them; for your Father knows what you need before you ask Him. 9  “Pray, then, in this way: ‘Our Father who is in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. 10  ‘Your kingdom come. Your will be done, On earth as it is in heaven. 11  ‘Give us this day [ e ] our daily bread. 12  ‘And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. 13  ‘And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from [ f ] evil. [ g ] [ For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.’ ] 14  For if you forgive [ h ] others for their transgressions...