That's a great question heading into Christmas. Read Luke 2:1-20, then consider these answers based on the Christmas story. What does it take for love to be born?

  · Belief that you are worthy of being called.

  · Willingness to say yes to seemingly improbable requests.

  · Refusal to let circumstances others would say should disqualify you from stepping out in faith.

  · Accepting hard assignments.

  · Accepting the mission to carry grace within you.

  · Giving up comfort and satisfactions.

  · Letting go of the way you thought things would be.

  · Openness to hearing and trusting the voices of angels.

  · Holding in your heart the confirmations of God's presence, no matter how small.

  · Acceptance of others no matter how different or undesirable.

  · Allowing yourself to depend on the hospitality and gifts of others.

  · Trusting God no matter what.

According to Christmas, this is all it takes for love to be born.

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