The pattern of our love

By Rhiannonw

Fri, 25 May 2012
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cf 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
Love is patient, love is kind,
never purposefully blind,
tastes ridicule and rebuff,
but has no pretence, or bluff,
hypocrisy or discontent,
and no envious intent,
won’t to jealousy give in,
is not proud, or centred in
'me', will not show off, or boast,
not self-seeking, grabbing most;
love’s not rude, and does not brood,
is not quickly drawn to anger,
does not delight to point the finger,
tries past hurts to ‘not remember’,
isn’t pleased with evil, slander,
glad of truth, and works for good,
perseveres, protects, – love should
always be like this, but we
often fail so miserably.

Certificate U
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Christian, Biblical

Comments

Submitted by jolono on
Lovely words Rhiannonw.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on
Thank you so much for that comment! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by scratch on
Just so centred Rhiannon, really super.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on
Thanks Scratch, I'm glad you thought so. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Denzella on
Hello Rhiannonw, Lovely words that carry a lovely sentiment. If only we could all love like this. Much enjoyed Moya
 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on
Thank you, Moya. So glad you enjoyed. May God mould us in this by his power. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by celticman on

yeh, I used to like that verse-used lots at funerals!

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

I was surprised to get a comment now, as I had been looking at this for another purpose and found it had lost some formatting, probably at the Big Changeover!
The Bible is very straight in understanding (our) human nature, and in showing what love is really all about in everyday living situations, but also in offering the help through pardon in Christ and his sending his Spirit to enable more living by it. Not always sure how it's thought about in many funerals - or weddings!
Hope you get back to liking the passage even more! Thanks for reading and comment. Rhiannon