“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 (ESV ~ emphasis mine)
I think that 1 Corinthians is the best known love passage (besides John 3:16 of course); I know it is often used during a wedding ceremony. However I love to apply these passages to my entire life, not only to my marriage. The passages truly help me to keep the focus in times I encounter some very unlovable people.
I have encountered such a person yesterday; and to be honest with you — I didn’t handle myself very well. This morning I was reminded of the above Scriptures, especially “it is not irritable or resentful”…oh my – did I mess up…Today was a much better day, because I kept the passages in my head and on my heart 🙂
Yes, love is a powerful word. Most of the times love is connected with feelings, but sometimes our feelings get hijacked by the day-to-day grind…So, I have to look to my Lord to keep me focused to love the unlovable…
- Thank You Lord for reminding me this morning that Your love is perfect. If I slip, You make sure how much I am loved by You — what You gave up for me…
- I am thankful for my beloved, who loves me in the unlovable moments. If you knew me in person, I am very straight forward and speak what is on my mind. My beloved always listens to what I have to say, but lets me know (in love) when I am wrong…
- I am thankful for my marriage. Although it is not perfect, but ‘love covers all…’
- I am thankful for my mom, who loves me only like a mother can love…
- I am thankful for our son, whom I love only a mother can love 😉 …
- I am thankful for my friends who always remind me to look to our loving God when I need directions in life…
What are you thankful for this week? Please do share with us in leaving your link below. Please only link if you have written a TT post this week – thank you from the bottom of my heart…
Thank you for stopping by today. Remember: God’s love is perfect, ours is not. Let us keep our eyes fixed on the One who perfected love.
Blessings to you always…
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I’m so thankful that God’s love is perfect!!
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Hi my Friend Iris,
I love you my friend. This is a wonderful post as always. I especially thought it was great your sentance aboutyour mother’s love and howyou as a mom love your son. Neat…. neat… neat….
Girl, I have been cranky myself. I needed this post. Have a wonderful Thursday. Sending you a giant hug!!!
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sometimes verses like this would come to mind to remind us that despite what is happening we are blessed and should be thankful no matter how irritating things around us are.
enjoy the rest of your day!
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Awesome post as always my dear friend, love you.
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Great scripture for us to meditate upon as we reflect on love. God’s love is the greatest and what an example He has been for us. Happy TT Iris! -Laurie
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We are so blessed that God’s love is so perfect, constant and amazing! 🙂
have a blessed day!
The passage in 1 Corinthians was such a good reminder of what true love is. Thanks for the uplifting post.
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Iris, beautiful post on love and lovely things to be thankful for. Thanks so much for hosting this meme. Wednesday and Thursday are two of my favorite days of the week now! Much love…Happy Thankful Thursday!
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I was thinking tonight about how we’re the moon–we can only reflect the love we first receive from God. Great post, and thanks for organizing TT!
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The month when everyone focus on love thanks for reminding us what love really is and that we must put it forward most when the unlovable enters our space. But than again everyone is loveable through Christ. Wonderful post thanks for sharing. Blessings, peace, love and joy.
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1 Corinthians 13 is very encouraging. Thanks for sharing your thankful heart with us. Happy TT!
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Hi Iris, this is a lovely post! I am thankful for God’s everlasting love. Happy Thankful Thursday!
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Happy Thursday to all! 🙂
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Great reminders! Happy TT!
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I’m SO thankful to God’s leading me to start doing Thankful Thursday. I thank God for you, for obeying His call to start this. May God be gracious to you precious sister and bless you and make His face shine upon you today and always…
Angela
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This is my first offical TT. I enjoyed reading your TT and can “hear” the love you have for the Lord.
Beautiful passage . Amazing because its the message last Sunday.
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Once again, I am encouraged and inspired through your thoughtful comments and by the Word you offer us today. THANKS!
Praise God for his grace so we can ask forgiveness, Lord knows I need a lot of love and grace daily. Have a great day.
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This is a very convicting post for me today Iris. I’m feeling very unlovely and unloving. I’m thankful the Father’s love is not dependant on my behavior – for I have failed badly.
Very inspiring. Thank you for today’s post. I always just love this verse!
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Oh Iris, I love this topic of love. I’m so thankful that at least one day of the week, I will take the time to choose to focus on being thankful. It’s a good habit.
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Wonderful reminder of the gift of love in our lives! It’s there, sometimes we need to look for it, but it’s always there!
I THANK GOD FOR MY HUSBAND. THE LORD HAS PUT HIS FAVOR ON OUR MARRAGE. WITH GOD ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE.
Hi, I have been posting my Thankful Thursday for three consecutive weeks already. I am very glad to be finally here. I have been reading from other blog about Grace Alone and just a few second ago, I had decided to be here. 🙂
I added my url on the list.
God bless us all as we glorify His precious name on this TT.
Hope you have a lovely Valentine’s Day!
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What a beautiful, beautiful post! It came just as I needed it, while I have been struggling with some issues with friends and it’s a great reminder that only God’s love is perfect.
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This is my first time here, glad I found you
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Thank you my friend for sharing your heart of love with us. You are loved by so many.
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Happy Valentine’s day to you all!
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Like you, Iris, I am so thankful for the Lord’s gracious, transforming love. Also, I am thankful to you for hosting this Thankful theme. 🙂
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