“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.” (1 Cor. 13:4-8)
We often look at these verses and think, “This is how I need to act. This is how I should treat others. This is what I have to do to be loving. . .”
But, how often do we consider — this is how God loves us. . .
“God is love.” (1 Jo. 4:8)
With this, God is patient to you today. If you’re having a hard time changing, His grace is there to help on your way.
God is kind. His kindness can overpower your meanness to yourself if you allow His Words to become your words.
God is not envious, boastful or proud. He wants the best for you — without anything else. There’s no additional, “But. . .”, or exclusion, or disclaimer.
God is not dishonoring, self-seeking, or angry. While people may act one way, God’s way is the good-way, the right way, the heart-honoring way. Above people’s ways, you can always find His. This is a freedom-place for you.
God does not keep a record of your wrongs. The second Jesus died, He created-way for wrongs to be replaced with the righteousness of Christ. To receive Christ is to find relief.
God does not rejoice in evil, but delights in truth. Whereas the world may celebrate dysfunction and laud evil, God delights in truth as truth. What is hidden — He brings to light.
God always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. He is always protecting you — and worthy of trust. He has all vision and plans in His hands. And, His love for you, will persevere all trials and hardships.
God’s love for you will: never fail.
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Such a blessing to rest in His perfect love.
When I become impatient with myself, this truth is golden!
We need to run back to the cross often and remind ourselves of these truths, don’t we? We are legalists at heart in more ways than one. We so often forget His grace and love toward us. Thanks for this encouragement.
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Love how you turned this verse around to explain God and his love. What an awesome God we serve. We have so much to learn about what true love is.
I’ve had a very challenging and painful year. God has a plan for my life that isn’t anything I thought it would be. Pray with me that he reveals a path for me because I am truly lost. I love God so much.
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I love sitting in the fact that God loves me. Maree
I have always looked at that verse as a pattern of how I should love. Thank you for reminding us how God loves us. The truth is comforting.