Love is....

If I give everything I own to the poor and even go to the stake to be burned as a martyr, but I don’t love, I’ve gotten nowhere. So, no matter what I say, what I believe, and what I do, I’m bankrupt without love. Love never gives up. Love cares more for others than for self. Love doesn’t want what it doesn’t have. Love doesn’t strut, Doesn’t have a swelled head, Doesn’t force itself on others, Isn’t always “me first,” Doesn’t fly off the handle, Doesn’t keep score of the sins of others, Doesn’t revel when others grovel, Takes pleasure in the flowering of truth, Puts up with anything, Trusts God always, Always looks for the best, Never looks back, But keeps going to the end.
1 Corinthians 13:3‭-‬7 MSG

No matter what level of sacrifice, if not done for the right reasons, our efforts are wasted.

Gods love never gives up, ours does but when we abide in Him, we have His love. I know I find being consistent, or continually locked in to Him is my challenge.

Love does not force itself on others, or demand ' me first,' again, only by Gods grace am I in here.

Love doesn't fly off the handle. I think I do this especially when my efforts are me oriented, me being good. Hah!

Love doesn't uncover others, not even when mad at them. Oh dear! Another fail. Sometimes maybe but sometimes not.

Love takes pleasure in truth. Yes! I can agree! Truth may hurt at times but in the long run, it is good because it can set me free.

I think I need to stay locked in to God, then I can produce this fruit. Definitely worth seeking God for. Amen!