Liberty

"So speak and so act, as those who are to be judged by the law of liberty." (James 2:12)
Do the words judged, law, and liberty really belong in the same sentence?  I think of law as being rules that are TOO HARD for me to obey, and I'm sick of trying and failing.  It's discouraging to even think about it.
I think that the law of liberty refers to the commandment that Jesus gave in John 15:12:  "Love one another, just as I have loved you."  ( I think this commandment sums up all of them.)  Again, I have tried to do this and have failed, at least some of the time, and this is discouraging.  Is God determined to frustrate me and make me feel bad about myself?
First, God loves His children as we are, and He doesn't expect us to live perfect lives.  Phew, that's a relief.
Second, Christ lives in His people (Galatians 2:20).  We have the power to love!  Finally, good news.
So, when people ignore me, disrespect me or devalue me, I am able to forgive and love unconditionally because love is a fruit of God's Spirit within me.
When I am tempted to ignore, disrespect or devalue others, I can choose to love.
I can even stop complaining, because of the cheerful, thankful Spirit that God has put in me!
Praise the Lord, what a gift!