Good Thursday morning, my friends.
The prayer below quotes from the very familiar "Love" passage in Paul's first letter to the believers in Corinth:
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.It does not dishonor others, 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. (1 Corinthians 13:4-7)
I used to call this "the wedding passage" because I have heard it read in almost every marriage ceremony I have attended. But over time God has opened my eyes to a deeper meaning for this scripture. It is not only about the relationship between a husband and wife, it is a blueprint for every relationship we will ever have, long or short. It describes an ideal we can only aspire to because in reality it describes God's love for you and for me.
Let us attempt to love others today as God loves us.
Grace and peace and love be yours in abundance,
Bruce
Father, You teach us that we are to love one another unreservedly.The love You give us for others goes beyond our own natural inclinations.It is a love that motivates us to give without expecting anything in return.More often than not we fall short of extending this kind of love to our spouse and other loved ones.Only with Your continued help can we set aside our own expectations and learn to love the way You intend by always protecting, always trusting, always hoping, and always persevering with those You've brought into our lives.Amen.
 | Bruce MacPherson |
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