Contemplations

THE MEASURE OF OUR LOVE How many ways can we show our love? We can show it with gifts like candy, cards, flowers, or flowery words. Scripture doesn’t mention any of these. How we show our love to God can be summed up in two words: obedience and action. How we show love to others can be found in I Corinthians 13, the Love Chapter, and in many other verses. This love too is active. The following excerpts from scripture help us know how to show love to God and others: LOVE : Is patient and kind; Does not envy, does not boast; Is not proud, rude, or self-seeking, Is not easily angered; Keeps no record of wrongs; Does not delight in evil; Rejoices with the truth; Protects, trusts, hopes, perseveres; Is sincere; Builds up; Carries the burdens of others; Does no harm; Is extended to enemies; Helps a needy brother; Comes from a pure heart; Is in your walk; Is in your talk; Abounds in knowledge and insight; Bears with one another; Lasts for a lifetime; Lives in God; Is united; Binds compas

TRUE LOVE Love is neither the art of words, Nor a great display of emotion, Not merely gifts and promises; It is action with devotion. Love’s words are always caring, Showing honor and respect. There are no strings attached to gifts, And promises are always kept. Rooted in commitment, Words alone cannot suffice, For love is deep and constant, Shown with time and sacrifice. Becky Wall

Note: Since I am female, this was written from a woman's perspective.  You've heard of the song, "There Must Be 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover." Well, if you really want to get rid of your girlfriend or wife, guys, here's more than 50 ways to do it, but none is in the song and you won't have to leave; she will. Crack jokes at her expense. Make sure she walks behind you. Talk over her when she states her point of view. Don't offer her any encouragement in her endeavors. Don't be on the same spiritual plane with her. Be clingy; s mother her by not giving her her space. Expect her to cook for you though you're not married. Bully her. Belittle her. Call her demeaning names. Make her feel like less of a person than you. Always point out her faults. Look for them. Control her. Tell her where she can and can't go, what she can do, what to think, how she should act, when she can talk and to whom. Never buy her gifts on her birthday, Val