TIME OF REFLECTION - THE LOVE CHAPTER

For the next few days, I'm going to do some reflection on "The Love Chapter" - I Corinthians 13.

This wonderful chapter has a way of reading us as we read it. It is impossible to read, "Love is patient , love is kind," without asking oneself, 'Is my love for others like that - patient and kind?" There is no way to read, "Love is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered," without remembering that recent flash of annoyance or yesterday's stinging words.

This chapter is read at weddings as an example of married love. It is read at funerals as a summary of a life of loving. It should be noted that far more than a picture of human love, I Corinthians 13 is a description of the Love of God. God's love is patient and kind, trusting and persevering. God's love keeps no record of wrongs. God's love always protects. God's love never fails.

I trust this this time of reflection of this chapter as a description of God's Love will be beneficial. Lord, may this exercise in praying for such love be transforming.

If there is someone on this journey with me, please feel free to share your thoughts.