1 Corinthians 13:13

“And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love”

(1 Corinthians 13:13, NKJV)

TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria

In our culture today, so many people are confused about what love is. We love pizza, movies and sports, but we also love our family or spouse. If we look to the Word of God, we see God’s definition of love. First Corinthians 13 tells us that “love is patient and kind. It does not envy, nor boast. It is not proud. It is not rude. It does not seek its own way, is not easily angered, and keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not rejoice in evil, but rejoices in the truth. Love believes, hopes and endures. Love never fails.” This is how God responds to us, and this is how we should respond to the people in our lives — with patience, kindness, hope, humility and love. Scripture tells us that God is love, and His character never changes! Today and every day, know that God loves you with an everlasting love. He will never leave you nor forsake you. He is for you and has a good plan for you. Receive His perfect love today and let Him transform you from the inside out. His love is the greatest love and will last throughout all eternity!

I thought I would share this today, since it is Valentine's Day. Today I am wearing a heart shaped necklace and ring and also the pearl and diamond earrings Chris gave me for Valentine's Day a couple of years ago. Thought I would get in the spirit a little!

One of the things about the above writing that sticks out to me is the part stating..." love keeps no record of wrongs." We have to start forgiving each other and moving on. Does that mean that we will forget what has happened...No, but we must make amends with one another. Look at what we have and continue to do too Jesus Christ and he still loves us! Is that not great?! So we should show that example to others. I have recently read an article about a mother who lost her son in a shooting. He was young when he passed away. A life which was taken to soon. She did have heartache and continues too. But right now she has forgiven the guy who shot her son and is living next door to him. They see each other on a daily basis and she cooks for him and no neither is in prison.
Now think about that...could you do what she did? I don't think I ever could.

I know that not everyone is going to be a friend. But we can't sit and hold a grudge against someone just because they hurt our feelings. That is holding us back from being happy. Forgive and move on!