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| 5 love languages |
1.
What is Love
1
Corinthians 13: 13 tells about love; and now these three remain:
faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love. 1
Corinthians 13:4-7 Gives a great description of what love is and what
love is not. "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it
does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is
not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of
wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.
It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres." I have not arrived and perfected all that love is, but I am striving
towards that.
I
believe the greatest love is found in Johns 3:16. "For God so loved the
world that he gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in him
shall not perish but have eternal life." This is one of the greatest
gifts.
I
found a great table mat for my table. I thought about the words
that were on it, “live, love, and Laugh.” I believe the
greatest of these is “Love.”
2.
Chemistry
Have you heard your child say? “He’s so fine.” “ I feel so good when I am with him.” “I get goose bumps just being near him.” Is it love or lust? Lust stirs up feelings and emotions. When dating ,these emotions may get stirred up. Sometime your child might say,“I am so attracted to John.” “The chemistry is definitely there.” Think about it. Is it love or lust?
Have you heard your child say? “He’s so fine.” “ I feel so good when I am with him.” “I get goose bumps just being near him.” Is it love or lust? Lust stirs up feelings and emotions. When dating ,these emotions may get stirred up. Sometime your child might say,“I am so attracted to John.” “The chemistry is definitely there.” Think about it. Is it love or lust?
3.
Feelings
Feelings and emotions change. You cannot rely on them. When young people are dating, it is important to date in groups, rather than alone It gives the young person a chance to see how their date adapts to certain situations. It allows others in the group to observe the character of the date. Also, others in the group may see and observe things that the young person might not see.
Feelings and emotions change. You cannot rely on them. When young people are dating, it is important to date in groups, rather than alone It gives the young person a chance to see how their date adapts to certain situations. It allows others in the group to observe the character of the date. Also, others in the group may see and observe things that the young person might not see.
NOTE:
Do you know of anyone that is looking for love in all the wrong
places?
4.
My Recollection
I
recall a friend that acknowledged he came from a loving and
supportive family, but he chose to go down the path of using drugs.
Now when he
became drug
free he was compelled to show his friends there was a better way of
life because so many had followed him down that narrow path. He also
shared with me it was not enough to tell people, but to show them by
his actions.
Also, know that my friend had accepted Jesus Christ as his personal
Savior.
5. Patient and Kindness
Do
you know someone that is patient and just a kind person? You know it
when you see it. Patience and kindness is something that is not
hidden. It just exudes itself from a person.
6.
Living
Are
you enjoying your life? Maybe it is not exactly what you expected it
to be, but are you controlling the things that you have control over
such as what you eat or how you balance your time?
*
* * Things You Have Control of *****
a.
how you treat others
b.
your breath. . . deep breathing… I do it often. . . deep
breathing can be relaxing
c.
gratitude. . . being grateful is free and showing gratitude is also
These
are just a few things that you have control over. I am sure you can
think of many more. You know everyone has been given 24 hours in
a day. What are you doing with yours? It is your choice.
7.
Laugh
Did
you know that laughing is one of the best medicines that there is?
Proverbs 17:22 " A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed
spirit dries up the bones."
What
is love without laughter? Laughing is free and it does not cost any
money. .” Besides the fact that this is mentioned in the Bible,
when you laugh, it just gives you a good feeling. Have you ever
observed how carefree children are
about
laughing and playing? They will laugh at almost anything. Children
are bombarded in our society by so many negatives, they need to be
able to laugh about some things. I have observed how some children
are able to make others laugh. Some like telling jokes and some just
are naturally funny. Sometimes just laughing with your children
about something you all find amusing. Possibly a funny commercial,
picture, or even a joke, may be something you and your children find
to laugh about throughout your day.
Regardless
to how bad you may feel about your circumstances in life, look around
you and find something to laugh about today, even if you have to
watch a comedy movie or picture. Have a good laugh. I know that I
had a good laugh today.
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2 comments:
I particularly like your list of things we have control over. I'm grateful that the Lord gives us freedom to choose these things and freedom to choose love!
I am visiting from the Blogger's Pit Stop. I enjoyed this post. Most especially, I enjoyed your references to what we do have control of.
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