God is Love

God desires to know me (and you) and engage in an intimate, love relationship with me.

I've heard it said a thousand times, God is love. So just what exactly does that mean? Women's magazines would have me believing that love is a feeling --- feeling good, feeling happy, feeling wanted. Unfortunately, feelings are mercurial. 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 spells out the definition of love as: patient, kind, not envious, not boastful, not proud, not rude, not self-seeking, not easily angered, keeps no records of wrongs, not delight in evil, rejoices with truth, always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres, never fails. That's not very touchy-feely but is sure is clear. Love goes beyond expectations, rises above circumstances and is enduring. Love is not based on my behavior or attitude of-the-moment.

Praise God for His definition of love! It's wonderful to be the recipient of such a love. It's much harder for me to express love to others His way, and for that, I need His help. Being a mom is the only place I come close to living His standard of love.