'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 preserves. Love never fails.'
I think its safe to say that so many people know this verse. It seems to be one of the most popular ones of the bible. Today I was reminded of what this verse actually means in my life. I woke up this morning after a rough night with some clarity in my mind. It was like i had a sense of peace about my life and where it was going, who i am living it for, etc.
Above all, I was reminded of what true love looks like. I wanna love. soooo deep. Not just that intimate love of a husband and wife. I am learning at times thats not possible but we are still called to love. If i had to take anything from this verse would be first off that love is patient. God has been teaching me so much patience. For i dont even know if this patience will pay off the way i want it to but it still is worth the effort of trying to figure it out. I think I am also learning that love isnt self seeking. Far to often do i try and love people because i feel like it will it will bring me satisfaction. I can be so selfish. I want to love selflessly. Like Jesus loved..loves. It continually blows my mind, the wonders of HIS love. so pure and hopeful. When all else fades away his love remains. Too often am i telling myself that His love isnt enough so i try to seek it else where. I am a dumb human. What can i say. But i do know that His love IS enough. Life is a beautiful, messed up, selfish place. I just want to bring love and joy to other's lives. All for His glory.
God is love.
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