After reading I Corinthians chapter 13, Margaret Feinberg concludes: "Love is not just something we experience...it's something we choose. When we love, we choose patience, kindness, humility, and forgiveness." (page 83, Being Yourself)
That's a good conclusion. If we chose to love, we chose to follow these paths, however difficult or painful. Choosing to love is to act courageously. Choosing not to love is cowardly. You chose not to be patient, not to be kind, not to be patient, not to endure, not to abide. You will go away or detach. You will be rude or self serving. Lord, we need your help to love. We cannot do it on our own. We are not capable. Lord, help us all.
That's a good conclusion. If we chose to love, we chose to follow these paths, however difficult or painful. Choosing to love is to act courageously. Choosing not to love is cowardly. You chose not to be patient, not to be kind, not to be patient, not to endure, not to abide. You will go away or detach. You will be rude or self serving. Lord, we need your help to love. We cannot do it on our own. We are not capable. Lord, help us all.
Wow. So convicting and encouraging to my heart right now. Love you:)
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