Five Ways To Show Jesus You Love Him

1) Tell Him what your relationship with Him means to you.

Sing a song, write a poem, go to Mass or Adoration. As you go about your day, offer a prayer from your heart. This is a good thing to do for other people in your life too. Life is so blazing short, make sure you tell the people you love that you love them. Tell them why, tell them often. This is the best way I know to brighten the day. Don't be shy!

2) Tell someone else about Him.

Were you in a difficult situation and Jesus gave you grace at the right moment to overcome it? Did you ask Him for help, and He gave it? How was it different or better than you expected? We talk about what's going on in our lives all the time, why not mention where God was in the midst of it? Then you can ask, "So, where is God working in your life?"

3) Hug your spouse.

Besides the obvious, there are lots of ways to 'hug' someone, basically to show you care. Send a corny "I love you" text, surprise him or her with a favorite meal, take the kids for a couple hours, bite your tongue when you have something harsh to say. To give of yourself to your spouse is to model how Jesus loves His bride, the Church. Jesus knows that how you love your spouse is how you love Him.

4) Play with your children.

Whether its the little people that live with you, a niece or nephew, or other children that God has put in your path, give them a special treat - time spent with you. Be over-the-top silly. Let them call all the shots. Follow their rules, play their way, with their toys, with as much enthusiasm you can. Don't be too grown-uppy. This is a taste of heaven... you just might enjoy it!

5) Pray for someone who said or did something unkind.

This is tough, tough, tough. But Jesus commands it, models it, and died that you might have the grace to do it. You love Him, and He loves that difficult person too. You may be the only disciple he comes across today, how does Jesus want you to show him His love?