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
February is a good month to think about love: for example, consider
the loving kindnesses of friends and family. Maybe it was a kind word, a smile,
a pat on the back or a special celebration. For some of you it may have been
the unexpected kindness and love of a stranger who just happened to be in the
right place at the right time. Or instead of being the recipient perhaps you
are the one who takes time to help a neighbor, prays with a sick person, reads
to a child, offers a ride, cooks a hot meal or donates to disaster relief for
people you will never see. We could go on and on about the subject of love
which leads us to the love of God. He loves each one of us dearly with a love
that has no end. It is a perpetual love that occurs continually. God’s love is
not just for a particular day, month, sickness or event in our lives: it is
forever.
Whatever you’re celebrating or struggling with right now may
you continue to grow in faith, blossom with hope, and know the love of friends
(Philanthros), the love of family (Familios), the love of romance (Eros), and
the love of God (Agape).
Prayer: Dear God, we thank you for your never-ending
love. Thank you for sending Jesus. Help us to be good and faithful stewards of
your love. Amen.
Georgia Lambert (reprinted from the 2008 Eastridge Devotional book)
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