Love

We, though, are going to love—love and be loved. First we were loved, now we love. He loved us first.

1 John 4:19 MSG

In a letter to Mrs. Johnson dated Feb. 19, 1954, Lewis says, “Charity means love. It is called Agape in the N.T. to distinguish it from Eros (sexual love), Storge (family affection) and Philia (friendship). So there are 4 kinds of ‘love’, all good in their proper place, but Agape is the best because it is the kind God has for us and is good in all circumstances… I can practise Agape to God, Angels, Man & Beast, to the good & the bad, the old & the young, the far and the near.” 

May you have –
Walls for the wind
And a roof for the rain,
And drinks bedside the fire
Laughter to cheer you
And those you love near you,
And all that your heart may desire
(Celtic Blessing)