1 Corinthians 13:4-8
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, 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 perseveres. Love never fails.
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, 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 perseveres. Love never fails.
February the month of Love
Tim and I married on October 31, 1992. Over
twenty-two year ago, we combined our families— my three daughters and his son
and daughter, ages ranged eight to fifteen. One year from March to July, all
five were teenagers. With lots of love for each other and for each child, we
rejoiced with them, high school and college graduations, weddings, and babies,
plus all the daily joys. We protected them the best we could and comforted them
in heartbreak and injury. We trusted them to make good decisions and hoped for
the best. Our love persevered. Now with eight grandchildren in the mix, we
experience more love than we imagined.
God feels the same way about his children. When we
choose truth, he rejoices. Through his Spirit he protects us and in free will he
trusts us to make the best choices. The hope he gave us outweighs all hope.
Through Jesus we look forward to eternal life. God’s love perseveres. His love
never, ever fails. On Valentine’s Day we send messages to the people we love. Buy
flowers and chocolate. This day I want to send a prayer of thanks to the Father
who loves me. Praise God for true love.