"It (love) is not rude,
it is not self-seeking,
it is not easily angered,
it keeps no record of wrongs."
I Corinthians 13:5
I am ashamed to admit I have not always been polite. I can be rude. I do not always look out for the interest of others. I am selfish. I try to hold my tongue, but I admit I have a temper. And boy can I keep track of the things someone has done to slight me! But the Bible says love is the opposite of all those things.
Fortunately I am not all those things all the time. Prayerfully, I'm not any of them very often. However, one of my greatest desires is to love with the Love of God and to be more consistent in showing that love in my life. This is most difficult for me in regards to my family. They are the people I am the closest to. You would think they would be the easiest to love. However, they are the ones who are the easiest for me to take for granted.
I am so grateful, when I do slip up I can go to my Heavenly Father and He will give me the ability to love with His love. I am also very thankful for forgiveness and second chances. I am not there yet, but every day it is my goal to be more like Christ in love by being polite, seeking what is in the best interest of others, maintaining self control and being genuinely forgiving & not keeping score.
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