don’t fix people, love them

“Don’t fix people, love them.”

I tweeted this quote a couple of weeks ago as a reminder to myself, and I immediately got several retweets and favorites. It seemed to resonate with others as well.

I specifically mention it now because it is an important lesson, one that I am still learning in my own story. Personally, I think it is easier to love people when I think I have something that will solve their problems, answer their questions, and/or meet their needs. I want to have something to offer them. However, I am reminded that more times than not, I don’t have every solution or answer. I don’t have unlimited knowledge or resources.

Still, God commanded me to love. Continue reading