God's Presence

We have a commandment to love our neighbour, whoever they may be,

because we are all made in the image and likeness of God.

When I am kind to you, it is God I love. When you are kind to me, God is the recipient.

Why is this?

The answer is more simple than we may realise. Present in each one of us is the Presence of God. Often we only see 'skin-deep' and fail to experience this wonderful aspect of God, living in us.

We gain an awareness of how and why some people are able to be heroic, able to put others before their own needs, even to the extent of giving up their lives for others.

So,simply put, when we love we open our heart and soul to God's Presence, in ourselves and others.