1 Corinthians 13 was the first place I went to, obviously. I have read the passage a hundred times and each time I glean something new. Writing these verses in my own words isn't enough though.
I read books. The Love Dare, Love Isn't Supposed To Hurt, The Cure, Safe People, Boundaries and more.
I love quotes and articles online. My youngest asked me one time why there are more screenshots in my photo album than pictures of him.
And, of course, countless songs that seem to be speaking to me.
It took me some time to think about it. Then I scribbled notes. I talked to siri in the car, she takes notes for me, because I think best while driving. Then I composed it, rewrote it, again and again… I changed words, add or delete, as I learned more about love and about me… It may change again in the future but for now this is what love is to me:
What is Love?
Love is an extension of God's love working through me.
Love is Christ in me. He who is perfect makes it whole.
Honest. Humble. Hope fulfilled.
Love is knowing my worth and believing others are worth loving.
Love acts with Kindness.
Thoughtful. Loyal. Helpful.
Love reacts with Patience.
Safe. Listens. Calm.
Love hurts when I love someone who is unable to love me back.
Love accepts the person but not the behavior.
Encourages. Supports. Appreciates.
Love forgives and lives forward.
Love knows when to let go, when letting go is necessary.
Eyes wide open, a light in the darkness.
Love is unconditional yet has boundaries in this world.
Protects. Guides. Waits. Heals.
Love moves me.
Love holds me.
Love comforts me.
Love is free to give, Priceless to receive.
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| December, 2014 |
"So, no matter what I say, what I believe, and what I do, I'm bankrupt without love.
Love never gives up.
Love cares more for others than for self.
Love doesn't want what it doesn't have.
Love doesn't strut,
Doesn't have a swelled head,
Doesn't force itself on others,
Isn't always "me first,"
Doesn't fly off the handle,
Doesn't keep score of the sins of others,
Doesn't revel when others grovel,
Takes pleasure in the flowering of truth,
Puts up with anything,
Trusts God always,
Always looks for the best,
Never looks back,
But keeps going to the end.
Love never dies."
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| It is up to each of us to choose to Love, to choose who we Love, to choose how we Love. It is your choice. |
