The pastor of my church wrote a book last summer. Recently it was published, and I have just had the joy of finishing it. Here is an excerpt from the chapter on love:
"What is love? Do you know? It's not a feeling, though it involves our emotions. It's not a tradition, though it forms habits. It's not a language, though it must be expressed. Love is sacrificing what is yours for the good of another. It's denying your own interests so that others will be satisfied. It's dying so that others may live. It's His will, not yours, be done.
Love remains patient when its own wishes are not met by others. It acts kindly toward others, treating them as a brother or sister in all circumstances. It does not become jealous of others, but rejoices in their blessings. It does not boast in its own accomplishments. It does not seek attention for itself. It doesn't do things that are inappropriate. It seeks the pleasure and fulfillment of others, not its own. It doesn't become upset or hurt by others. It forgives all of the sins against it. It is not aroused by wickedness. It dances when truth is believed. It endures all trials, believes through all circumstances, hopes in all that God has promised, and remains steadfast to the end. Faith may be lied about, hope may be misdirected, but love never fails. It is real. It lasts. It is greater than all. A man will be judged by what he loves. "
"Exalted: Putting Jesus in His Place"
Douglas Goodin
Isn't that beautiful?
May you find joy in love.
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