May our hearts and minds continue to birl away from self and move through the currents of this world, carried by His Word, to the eternal embrace of our Saviour, Christ Jesus.

Wednesday, August 7, 2013

Wake Up Call!



 I Corinthians 13:4-8a
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
8 Love never fails…
This verse woke me up today. Really, 4:30 am, with my eyes wide open! I am trying to really sit and listen when this happens. There’s an excitement in expecting that something will come in the day, to show me the significance of the verse, or a new aspect for me to learn. The option would be to fuss (snarl;) over being awakened…it’s all in the perspective!



Well, this one is just loverly! Easy and encouraging, too.
My first thought was, “who is Love?” Well, God is, so what if I read the verse like that….you go ahead and do it, I’ll wait right here!

God is patient, God is kind. He does not envy, He does not boast, He is not proud. He does not dishonor others, He is not self-seeking, He is not easily angered, He keeps no record of wrongs. God does not delight in evil, but rejoices with the truth. He always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
God never fails…

Pretty cool, huh?!?!? Scripture teaches us that He IS love. It does not exist without, or apart from God. Love isn’t some feeling, emotional response, or cosmic energy! We don’t manufacture it, manipulate it, control it or in anyway conjure it up. Love doesn’t leave us when times get tough.

SO, when you think on love, remember, if it’s the real deal, then it is Him! Love covers, envelops, indwells. Love may dwell in us and reach out to others. Love is the gift of God’s presence…anything else is a counterfeit!
‘Cuz truly, when I look at that list of attributes, there’s nooooo way that’s me! He is an amazing God who always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
God never fails…





Praise the Lord. Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.
Psalm 106:1


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Romans 15:13

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