"If
I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love,
I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of
prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. If I give
all I possess to the poor and surrender my body to the
flames, but have not love, I gain nothing. Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast,
it is not proud. It is not rude, 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. Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it
will pass away. For we know in part and we prophesy in part, but when
perfection comes, the imperfect disappears. When I was a child, I
talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I
became a man, I put childish ways behind me. Now we see but a poor reflection as in
a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part;
then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known. And now these three remain: faith, hope
and love.But
the greatest of these is love." - (1 Corinthians 13 NIV)
Happy
New Year and Happy Wonderful Wednesday!!!
I apologize for delaying on putting new updates on my blog.
While I'm being busy with a new job, re-publishing my e-book, and working on my
next e-book, I will still find the time to post here as much as I
can. I'm still working on this Love Series because God wants you to know His
love for yourself, and through His guidance, I will write what He wants me to
say, so you can get the breakthrough you need, which is glorified in God, and God
alone.
Love is kind.
The dictionary
describes the term kind as affectionate, warm, helpful, and
considerate. Some people associate nice with kind. Nice
and kind don’t have the same meaning. Nice is defined as pleasing, agreeable,
and even delightful.
Anyone can be nice,
but not everyone is kind. Kindness is going out our way to help someone in
need. Being kind reflects our characters on the inside.
Some people use
flattery to get what they want and they misconstrue it with being kind.
A person who is
displaying authentic kindness doesn't use manipulation to get what he or she
wants, just because he or she believes that satisfaction is guaranteed while
doing things his or her way.
Using consideration
and showing genuine interest makes all the difference in the world. I often ask
myself: Why do we feel we have to use "kindness” and believe we're
entitled to getting something in return? Why should we mask our real
feelings because we're afraid of how others might or might not respond to us?
Why are some people
are frightened about showing true kindness?
The answer is simple:
They're only acting out what they know and this is the way-of-life for them.
Let's admit it. When
people come to us out of nowhere, our guards stand firm because we don't want
our vulnerability to arise while they're standing in our faces. And then, we're constantly misunderstood because we
remain nonchalant and we don't want anyone to see what we're feeling inside.
Kindness is checking
on someone without any legitimate reason, and it shows that the individual
actually cares.
Kindness is saying a
prayer for someone when he or she is not able to pray for him or herself.
Kindness exhibits
consideration and it doesn't assume.
Kindness is selfless
and it ties in with love, as it seeks for nothing in return, because when
unadulterated kindness arrives, the same gesture is returned back when least
expected.
The best way to learn
about someone is to simply listen to him or her, which will give you an
indication of who that person is. I want to be clear, when a person is venting
in anger, it doesn't necessarily mean that's who he or she is. That's how he or
she is feeling at the moment. We're human, we all have a right to express
ourselves without being ridiculed or ignored.
If a person dismisses
what you're saying, but you're always listening to them, this attitude reflects
selfish intention and this person is convinced that the world revolves
around him or her.
God's love embraces us while He’s pressing us
close to Him, letting us know we are loved and everything will be all right
because He’s in control.
He is the One I run to, when I'm often
misunderstood.
He is the One I call on, when I'm
forgotten.
He is the One I can rely on, when I have
no way out, and He keeps on coming to my rescue because He sees and knows my
heart, even when I mess up.
He shows me what legitimate kindness truly is,
when everyone abandons me in bad times, and I never feel lonely. That's why I'm
not easily moved when people use the term "friends" loosely.
God is my Super Friend, like Mary Mary sings on The
Sound, and He will never leave me nor forsake me, and the same goes
for you, too. (smiling.)
He has shown me how to be kind even to the
unlovely. He has shown me to look beyond a person's faults and give him or her
a chance. But God also has shown me when to cut ties with certain relationships
as well, especially when I'm the one who is constantly hurt. And that
kind of friend I gotta let go, and this is where God's discernment comes in.
Yes, He wants us to be gracious and forgiving, but He also wants us to step
away for a season, just so we can heal and get His Perspective on particular
situations we're facing. Reflection is always important because it tells us
about the condition of our hearts.
The ultimate kindness God showed us when He sent
His Son, Jesus, to die for us, so we won't perish. There is no gift that
can top what God has done. And just for that, I'm truly grateful because
when I received Jesus as my Personal Savior, that's when I found love and this
is where He's washing me and making me over to be more like Him.
Prayer: Father, I admit
there are days when I don't demonstrate true kindness, because there is a
constant battle with making the right decisions daily. But this is where I need
Your Help, Lord. I realize I can't do this on my own. Show me what being kind
really is about, so when I pour Your kindness out to others, they’ll see You living
inside me. I love You and Thank You for loving me first, when no one else loves
me. Keep working on me. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
If you believe
in this prayer, then May God continue to bless you in all you desire to know
about Him. May 2013 bless you real good! Until next time, be blessed.