Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. 1 Corinthians 13: 4-7

Years ago I walked by a sign that had these verses displayed. For a moment I stopped and read each word and let it soak in. To me, these verses define love. Stop for a moment and re-read the verses above.

Now, ask yourself, is this the kind of love I display, give to others and use as a go by in my every day life when dealing with people? It’s a very tall order and for many it may seem impossible to get there. Yet, with God’s help He can mold your life, your attitude and heart to model after Christ’s love for mankind. The very first words are the beginning of learning to love others….”love is patient”.

Patience is the key when learning in life. Nothing comes immediately. To learn to love is a slow process that develops over time. Through life experiences, and biblical study, you can learn to love unconditionally, you can love when you aren’t shown love by those close to you, and most of all you can forgive when there is nothing left but to forgive.

Learning to love by God’s standards is challenging but can be done through His Holy Spirit living inside of every believer. Draw upon His strength to begin a new kind of love, a Christ like love today. The world needs it and so do you! Go love someone in Christ today! God bless!