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Love and Respect?

Love and Respect?

Dear Lord, I pray for the wisdom for husbands to love their wives and wives to respect their husbands. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Dr. Emerson Eggerichs wrote Love and Respect: The Love She Most Desires; The Respect He Most needs. I remember opening the book and reading about the “crazy cycle.” The Love and Respect PDF summary (https://blog.12min.com/love-and-respect-pdf/) describes it this way:

“Without love, she reacts in a disrespectful way; without respect, he reacts in an unloving way.”

The book is based on what Apostle Paul writes in Ephesians 5:33 (ESV):

“However, let each one of you love his wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband.”

Marriages face all kinds of challenges. Don’t be discouraged. There is an another verse that may be instructive. Ephesians 5:20-21  addressed relationships between believers:

“Giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, submitting to one another out of reverence for Christ.”

Marital relationships can be fulfilling and, at times, difficult. Yet, the reciprocity of love and respect when coupled with mutual submission will hopefully provide a construct for discussion, healing, and resolution.

God be with you.

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Love Casts Out Fear?

Love Casts Out Fear?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who know that perfect love casts out fear. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Fear can cause many reactions. Some freeze. Others become excited. Then there are those who react violently. Fear should not be trivialized.

Scripture acknowledges that love and fear exist. Yet, what Scripture says about the combination of fear and love gives a different perspective. The author of 1 John 4:17-18 (NIV) says,

“This is how love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment: In this world we are like Jesus. There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.”

The next time fear strike—stop. Realize how powerful God is. He is in control. Counter fear with love!

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Envy Others?

Envy Others?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who find themselves becoming envious. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Scripture warns against coveting in Exodus 20:17.

Still, some believers envy others’ possessions, relationships, and stations in life.

1 Corinthians 13:4 (ESV) says,

“Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant.”

The way of love is clear. It does not focus on what one does not have or what one wants. Love is other-centered. Find yourself envying others? Take steps to stop jealous desire. Love others.

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Are You Kind?

Are You Kind?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who want to be more kind. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Being kind, sympathetic, and caring are traits some exhibit naturally.

In contrast, there are those who struggle in this area.

It has been said;

“It is not what you say,
but how you say it
that makes all the difference.”

Tone of voice and nonverbal communication can result in something sounding kind or unkind.

1 Corinthians 13:4 (ESV) is about love and more.

”Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant.”

As we show love to others, let us attempt to always be kind. If ever one falters. Be quick to apologize and make amends.

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Are You Patient?

Are You Patient?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those strive to be patient. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Know anyone with an I-want-it-now attitude?

For some, patience can be illusive. Love, however, can dramatically change a person’s attitude. Add love to the top of a person’s agenda, and he or she can more calmly cope with life’s inevitable twists and turns.

We are not on our timetable. We are on God’s. Rather than be impatient and stressed, why not trust the Lord to provide patience. Apostle Paul says in 1 Corinthians 13:4 (ESV),

“Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant.”

Want to be a loving person?

Extend grace to yourself and others.
Stop living for instant gratification.
Become more patient.

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