Why is it that Jesus' first and most direct teaching gets so little attention? Why is it that the focus for many churches tends to be on other things, such as: history, politics, traditions, rituals, the state of the world, finances, converting people, the end of times, etc. without placing emphasis on the teaching of Christ before them? It would appear that the a priori condition for success in all the avenues that the church dwells in would be abidance in the Lord. That's what the teaching of Christ does. It aligns us with the patterns of Divinity, expressed through us as unconditional love.

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Chapter 1
Waking up

Awake, O sleeper!
And arise from the dead,
And Christ will shine on you.7

This life could be over for any of us in an instant. Any one of us could die today. How have you spent your life? Did you do what you were called here to do? Soon, very soon, you will meet your Maker. You will be accountable for the life you lived.8 What mattered here for you? What do you want to be remembered and be held accountable for?

Many of us feel called to truth. We saw that the comforts of this life were fleeting. That we could live for something more meaningful, more endearing, even eternal. Our life is our gift to God, our fellow man, and ourselves. How will you use what you have left?

To choose to devote your life to the goal of Loving Without Conditions is the ultimate aspiration to achieving one's life potential and untapped greatness. The beauty of the teaching of Jesus is that it is a self-fulfilling plan. It affects every aspect of our life and enhances it. Not only are we aligning with the Laws of Divinity but we are also realizing the greatness that previously lay dormant inside us. To transform on the 'inside' changes and expands our experience on the 'outside'. Transformation undeniably involves personal revelation. However, it cannot help but touch all of humanity in the process, as the power of loving freedom in the individual is beyond the measurable domain. We are living in the wake of the transformation from those who came before us.

The author's experience is that the awareness of spiritual reality lies dormant and hidden inside until inspiration comes by grace. The account in this book is from personal experience.

In order to discern what is aligned with God and what is not, ask yourself, "Does this bring me closer to Christ?" The over-arching desire for the writer is to know, serve, and love Christ, and all that is Holy. From this walk comes the fruit of this little book. The intention is not to be academic in this endeavor, but to be clear and concise with what I have found leads to the Presence of God.

We are inspired by God Himself to pursue Him. It is a gift that is shared out of joy. Should you decide to follow this path, your life will change in wonderful and unforeseen ways. Gratitude arises due to the love felt. It is pleasant and makes life pleasant. It is filled with joy and makes life enjoyable. To get to a place of living in joy requires strict determination and resolve.

Alongside the inspiration to serve Christ, sometimes God bestows spiritual gifts. The writer has experienced these. Perhaps as a response to extreme devotion or a need in the world. The gifts happen of their own. Do not seek them. Rather, seek to be a steward of what you are to the best of your ability. Gifts serve as inspiration and proof of God's love for us, but they are not always helpful or necessary. I dedicate this work to God's love for you. It knows no bounds.

If you want to love without conditions it takes abundant dedication and devotion. It can be done, but it has to be a primary focus. The reward is greater than you can imagine. If you are inspired to take this path, it's likely because it is God's will for you. You can be thankful for that.

Being unconditionally loving doesn't mean being a perfect being. You might be rather silly, yet loving without conditions. All things have their place. The state of unconditional love simply means that our expression carries a greater context, a wider vision is carried by our lives. We see the innocence and lovability of those around us