Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud (1 Corinthians 13:4).

Here, let me help you, for I am awesome. Please allow me, in all my sparkly goodness, to deliver you from difficulty. I shall love you even though you do that really annoying thing  that I never mention, because I am so busy being loving. Do you remember how I did that utterly selfless thing for you at some time in the past? Please remember it always, though I will never mention it. You should, though.

Beloved, true love is God at work through us. You and I, we’re like the garden hose. We deliver water to the plants, and we can be really useful if we don’t get all wrapped up in ourselves. If we do, we develop a kink, and we’re of no use to anyone.

If you take credit for loving people, draw attention to yourself through it, well, it’s kinda like you’re putting  yourself on a par with God. I’m no Bible scholar, but I’ve read the Book a few times. I can’t think of a single instance where making yourself equal to God is a good idea. 

So go love, Beloved. But do it in His name, by His grace, and for His glory.

Happy Monday, Beloved