It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.
It is not rude, 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.
Love never fails.
But where there are prophecies, they will cease;
where there are tongues, they will be stilled;
where there is knowledge, it will pass away
- 1 Corinthians 13:4-8
Seems like a beautiful poem until you realize it is a Bible verse, right? I ran across this and it brought back a flood of memories and emotion. The memories of my wedding day. The Reverend/Doctor did a wonderful job of officiating my wedding. He read this passage toward the end of the ceremony and I remember thinking "Wow, wouldn't it be great if our love blossomed into that?"Foolish I know.
Foolish because it should have been that before we walked down the aisle, but I digress. This is not that kind of post. This is the post to make you think about what you label as love. Why do you think it's love?
Lately my life has forced me to focus on what I consider love to be. What I want out of love and the wonderful possibilities that are coming my way. Some of them a beautiful and most unexpected surprise. I try not to get ahead of myself, as women we tend to jump the gun when we should still be stretching and placing ourselves into the starting blocks.
It feels overwhelming, joyous and a little scary to have my heart open again. I decided to give up doubt for the Lenten season, but oh how hard it is when doubt comes knocking at your door. Is he really interested? Why me? Am I pretty enough? Smart enough? Will he be happy with me when he can have his choice of women? Oh what doubt can do. I fight doubt every day in a 12 round bout with a no TKO rule.
The look across the room, the flirty text messages, the way other people can notice the difference in him and me. That makes doubt slowly disappear at the moment and makes me warm to the possibilities...
You asked and you are recieving. Step fully into that love. Keep that bible verse on your heart. Enjoy that man. Enjoy him as he is...not his potential. See him as he is. Is he kind? Is he thoughtful? Does he ask how your day was?
ReplyDeleteYou are amazing! There is no one else on the planet like you!
You are bringing your best self forward. You are worthy of any man's attention and love.
I am thrilled for you!
((HUGS))
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ReplyDeleteLovebabz,
ReplyDeleteYes, I asked and what I received is something so easy and honest and...nice.
Yes, he is kind. Yes, he is thoughtful. Yes, he is charming and considerate. I see him for who he is at this very moment (maybe more than he realizes right now) and I enjoy each day as it comes.
((((Sending back HUGS))))
Wow! I had no idea that this was in the Bible! I like this one.
ReplyDeleteGreat post!
It never ceases to amaze me how some of the prettiest women wonder if they are cute enough. Without a doubt, you, my kind woman, are an eye-catcher.
ReplyDeleteAmazing piece of scripture when you break it down. The bible is full of treasures.
Very much worth every bit of love and happiness that comes your way.
ReplyDeleteLove doesn't fail. . .God's words are true. . .I believe it is we as humans who don't truly understand the gift of love . . .who cause the failure.
Don't over think it. . allow it to happen.
12Kyle,
ReplyDeleteThere are some things that still surprise us about the Bible :)
Rich,
Thank you so much. Everyone has insecurities, no matter what we look like. But your comment was much appreciated.
Sharon,
Yes, it is us that overthink and over analyze the gifts that we receive. You are so right!
I have always felt like the definition of Corinthians love is not the mankind definition of love. I just believe this with all my heart.
ReplyDeleteI am sure there are exceptions to the rule, especially when it arrives towards experiencing unconditional love for another human being. But, for the most part, I just can't see it.
I would like to see it though.