Meditations from Zion

“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, 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.” I Corinthians 13:4-7

So, guess what!? If there’s any doubt about how I am acting or what I am receiving from others, I have a basic checklist right here. If I’m not sure about someone’s “love language” or I’m not sure if the other person has been damaged emotionally, I can start here. No excuses.

If I could just grasp fully the first two! If I could just be patient and kind toward everyone… including my family… and that includes my teenagers! If I can’t get passed patient and kind, how am I going to tackle the more difficult attributes of love like trust, protection, hope & perseverance?

Funny. And then how am I ever going to avoid this great list of what love is “not?” I don’t know. I really don’t know. I am so grateful that there is a God who is showing patience and kindness towards me and not just rolling his eyes!