Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud, it is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseves. Love never fails.
I wonder, do I really understand what love is? God tells me to Love, and to love everyone, even my enemies. Wow have I done that lately? He does not tell us to only Love those who AGREE with what we AGREE with. He does not tell us anywhere to be angry with those who do not agree with what we agree with. No where does he tell us not to love those who we think have done us wrong.
I wonder, do I really understand what love is?
Love is Patient: Have I been patient with people this week that need my patience?
Love is Kind: Have I been kind this week to even those who have done me wrong?
It is not Rude: Have I been rude to anyone this week, by the words that I have chosen to speak to them?
Love is not easily angered: Have I gotten angry with anyone this week?
Love protects: Have I tried to protect those who have been attacked this week?
Always hopes: Have I kept hope up for those who are lost or struggling or have I just given up on them?
Love never fails: Have I failed anyone that needs my love, but instead of giving them love have I given them more grief and failed them?
Have I loved like Jesus loves? Reach out to those that are struggling in their faith and in their lives with Love. Being angry is a choice that I make. I sometimes say, "He made me angry" that is impossible, I choose to be angry or I chose to Love. I chose Love today and I pray that God helps me to chose my words and my actions carefully and with Love.
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Matt, I have had some struggles at home lately that have brought this issue to the surface, and I was totally defeated, finally gave in to God and said okay I'll love through this, and it was hard and I didn't want to, I had to humble myself to someone that in my view (at the time)didn't deserve my love let alone my humility and almost immediately I could see Gods hand in the situation. We must learn to trust God to do what we are not able to do and just do what he ask of us, (love) allow him to show himself in every situation. I still fail miserably, about the time I think I have learned the lesson, a test showes up where I least expect it. Funny thing Jesus tells us his burden is light we make it hard, when all we have to do is become like a child and love unconditionally.
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