LOVE IS SOMETHING YOU ARE
I wrote this a few years ago, but after attending the memorial service of a sweet, young friend today, (and the daughter of a very good friend) its words took on new meaning–because this described Katrina’s (Katie’s) life, especially the last few years:
Love is not something you do; love is something you are. It is often premeditated, sometimes spontaneous, and always unselfish.
Love does not cry “unfair” when wrongs are flung in its path; it does not gloat with “I told you so’s” when anothe reaps the consequences of reckless living.
Love hangs on, even in the toughest hour; and when everyone else moans “impossible!” love believes that all things are possible.
Love requires nothing for its gift, but enjoys basking in the satisfaction of a free spirit and a grateful heart. It derives no pleasure in seeking credit for its day.
Love chooses to see the best in everything, and in everyone, but is unafraid to speak the truth in order to promote healing.
The product of love is love, born in the heart, nurtured with grace and goodness; by the author of love Himself.
-Rebecca Barlow Jordan
“Love never fails.” 1 Corinthians 13:8 NKJV
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Rebecca Barlow Jordan is a best-selling inspirational author and speaker, mom, wife, grandmom, and passionate follower of Jesus who loves to encourage others, heart to heart.Rebecca’s Newsletter
As Brit Nicole tells us in her Song The Lost Get Found…
“Why Do We Go With The Flow or Tak the Easier Road?
Why Are Are Playin’ It Safe?
Love Came to Show Us The Way,
LOve Is the Chance We Should Take…
I’m Movin’ Out Of The Way”>>>
Love always Trust, Love Alawys Endours,
There Are Tree tjhigs left Faith, Hope and Love
But The Greatest of those is Love.
Becky,
I LOVED this one!
Thanks, Priscilla!
Thanks for your comments, Jason.
This is so true and I wish people would realize that love is all you ever really need. If you have love you already have the greast gift of all, there is no need for anything more.
Appreciate your comments, Janet.
May God bless you always and in all ways….continue doing this ….love….Ed…
Thank you, Ed!