“Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from the heart.” – 1 Peter 1:22

In his book “The God-Shaped Brain”, Timothy Jennings writes:
“Does it matter which God-concept we hold to?

Recent brain research by Dr. Newberg at the University of Pennsylvania has documented that all forms of contemplative meditation were associated with positive brain changes—but the greatest improvements occurred when participants meditated specifically on a God of love.

Such meditation was associated with growth in the prefrontal cortex (the part of the brain right behind our forehead where we reason, make judgments and experience Godlike love) and subsequent increased capacity for empathy, sympathy, compassion, and altruism.

But here’s the most astonishing part. Not only does other-centered love increase when we worship a God of love, but sharp thinking and memory improve as well.

In other words, worshiping a God of love actually stimulates the brain to heal and grow.”

Jesus loves us deeply; He laid down His life so we may have salvation through Him. Thank the Lord for His love for you and deeply love others.

“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” – John 13:34