lovelovelove

I'm learning to love...like really love. The kind of love the Bible describes.

<sub>Love is patient - I'm working on my patience. Though many times I get impatient about "things", I know that if I truly love then patience is what I need to remember.

Love is kind - Amidst the sarcasm and the unnecessary remarks, sometimes we forget kind words. Amidst the self-absorbed mindset, we forget kind deeds and putting other's needs first. Oh, Kindness, how desperately we need you.

Love is not jealous - I'm sure everyone has a bone of jealousy inside them. Although, mine might be my femur. This is probably where I struggle the most. You say, 'Why are you such a jealous person?' I say, 'Why do you give me reasons to be jealous?' I am forever working on this weakness of mine. For if I truly loved, then I wouldn't have a reason to be jealous. I have no right to be jealous anyway. Only God has that right, for his is righteous jealousy.

Love is not boastful - Learning I ain't all that.

Love is not proud - It always takes the bigger person to swallow their pride. Pride is like a huge antibiotic pill, it may hurt swallowing it, but afterwards it'll only make you feel better. Besides, conflicts never get resolved when pride is involved. And when there are conflicts, love cannot dwell.

Love is not rude - In anger, it's always easy to respond rudely. But love always points back to kindness.

Love does not demand its own way - Learning to compromise. It's not about me. For any relationship, my way isn't always the best way. Learning to give.

Love is not irritable - Love points back to patience. =)

Love keeps no record of being wronged - Many times do we find ourselves bringing up the past saying 'Oh yeah, well remember when you...' If I truly love then I should know how to forgive. One cannot forgive if one does not forget. So forget about those past mistakes once they are pardoned. Afterall, I'm not perfect in any way and make plenty of mistakes myself. And if God can forgive me and forget my past sins, I need to do the same.

Love doesn't rejoice in injustice, but rejoices whenever the truth wins out - The truth shall set you free. Things aren't always what they seem to be, make sure to always seek out the truth before making assumptions or accusations.

Love never gives up - Why bother? Why make the effort when it seems useless? Because if it truly is love, then I mustn't give up.

Love never loses faith - I always seem to be shortsighted. I must never forget to have faith in God who knows all things. He controls everything and knows what's best. I need to have faith in His perfect plan and His perfect timing.

Love is always hopeful - I will hope for the best because I am given hope through Jesus Christ.

Love endures through every circumstance - Come what may. If it truly is God's will then whatever hard times happen now won't affect His outcome later.</sub>


^{They say love never fails...}