We have a longing for this: To be fully known and yet fully loved

Called to love others even when it isn't easy.

Jesus' Love In Us

It’s true that some people behave in ways that make themselves very hard to love.  That’s why it’s helpful for followers of Jesus to remember that it is His love at work in us that we extend to others.  Jesus is capable of loving others in situations where we might be inclined to say, “Forget it!”