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1 Corinthians 13:4-7  NLT

Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud 5 or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged. 6 It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. 7 Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.


Happy Valentine’s Day to you!


My valentine is Julie Harrison.  This is our 29th celebration of this holiday together.  That amazes me because it seems like it was not that long ago that we began this journey today.  Nope.  28 years of marriage.  Numerous homes and cars and stuff.  3 children and now a grand child.  This sweet lady has my heart, more than just my valentine.


You know, love is something that few of us really unstained because as humans and especially those who are flawed we mess it up.  We make love about us or about what we can get out of it.  We make it what it really isn’t or make it based on how we feel or what it can get us.


What is love?  Love is based on what God has done and how He loves us.  His love is unconditional but multi-faceted like a diamond and how different it looks from every angle.  Look at it, love I mean, from the perspective of the verses above.


Love is patient.  I don’t have a lot of patience, yet when love wins, I am more patient.


Love is kind.  Love treats others with honor and respect.  Kindness is something we all need.


Love is not jealous and doesn’t keep track of wrongs.  Yes, I just put those together.  Those things are selfish and so wrong from the start.


Love isn’t irritable.  Wait, that one shouldn’t be in the list.  We all get irritable.  Right?  


It is time to walk through the path we are on with new eyes.  Love one another based on the love that God has shown us.  He is example.  He loved.  He went out of His way to prove His love.


Take some time on this valentine’s day to share His love with others.  Tell those you love that you do.  Find some who won’t hear from others and tell them you love them and that God loves them.  It might change their day or even their life.


And I close with the reminder Jesus gave us…


Luke 10:27  NLT

The man answered, “‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your strength, and all your mind.’ And, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’”

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