We are called to love others well—not just in an average way, but with excellence. We are called to reach out to others, meeting them at their point of need. We must set aside our own agendas, considering the welfare of those God has placed in our lives. Consider what Scripture tells us about the importance of loving others: “Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God and everyone who loves is born of God. The one who does not love does not know God, for God is love” (I John 4:7-8).
Dr. David Hawkins, MBA, MSW, MA, PhD, is a Christian Clinical Psychologist and Director of the Marriage Recovery Center. He has helped bring healing to thousands of marriages and individuals and is passionate about working with couples in crisis. If you need help, please reach out to his Client Care Team at 206.219.0145 or through their website. Dr. Hawkins is also a speaker & trainer for the American Association of Christian Counselors and is a best-selling author of over thirty books including Never Fight Again, Gauranteed and When Loving Him is Hurting You. He has two grown sons, is happily married to Christie Hawkins, and lives on Bainbridge Island, outside Seattle, WA.