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Love Endures All Things

“Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.”

-1 Corinthians 13:7 NLT

What does it mean to endure? The definition in this verse means to bear bravely and calmly. When you love people, you must bear with them bravely and calmly. This is not always the easiest thing to do, but it is possible.

Love Is Brave

There is an aspect of love that puts you in a position to be vulnerable. You open your heart with your feelings and thoughts and, at times, it can be scary. If you have lived for a while, you have been hurt by people you opened up to. We all have experienced that, and it doesn’t feel right. However, I want to encourage you not to allow the pain of the past to stop you from experiencing the joy of the future.

You have to be brave to open up to people after being hurt. When that point comes in any relationship, the pain from the past comes back to your memory and you start to think about whether you want to open up again. Opening up to the right people in the right relationships will overcome all the other times that it didn’t work. Don’t allow the wrong people in your past to hold you back from the right people in your future.

Love Is Calm

When those feelings come up, love will enable you to respond calmly. I know it’s easier to respond with your feelings, but it is not better. Do you remember the last time you let your feelings control your response? How did that work out for you?

“A soft answer turns away wrath,

But a harsh word stirs up anger.”

Proverbs 15:1 NKJV

When you respond calmly, you make room for love. Sometimes, the calmness of someone's voice can change the entire environment.

Respond in love; be brave and calm. When you do, you will change everything!

Confession Today

“Today, I will respond in love. I will be brave and not allow the pain of the past to determine my future. I will respond with a calm tone. Since a soft answer turns away wrath, it makes room for love. I will walk in victory because I will walk in love.”