“Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful;” 1 Corinthians 13:4-5
February 13, 2026
Beautiful flowers are all over the place in grocery stores making their contribution to the celebration of love. No harm there. But we had better not overlook the truth that true love is truth in full bloom. Love was the solution to the problems of the Corinthian congregation. Here’s offering a bouquet of love for everyday, not just on Valentine’s Day.
Love is patient. Love’s beauty is displayed when we choose to persist creatively when put in difficult relational situations. It turns lemon-like situations into lemon-aide. Love is kind. Love’s beauty is displayed when we choose to reach out to others in order to make their lives richer. Love walks on the legs of helpfulness to those who need it. Love is not jealous. Love’s beauty is displayed when we choose to refuse resentment because someone else has something we don’t. Is my spouse’s attention to others a threat to me? Love does not brag. Love’s beauty is displayed when we choose to avoid self-promotion. Am I trying to create an image that is contrary to reality? Love is not arrogant. Love’s beauty is displayed when we choose not to indulge in power grabs. Do I attempt to use people to achieve my goals? Not a complete bouquet, but enough for now. “Lord, give me the grace to love better, like you love.”
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Reflections:
Should I not take the time to reflect on how Jesus demonstrated love in relationships while on earth?