Wander Woman

A couple of days ago I got a school catalog in the mail.  I found this article titled I Cor 13 in TRV (Teachers Revised Version).  I thought this was good for me to read since I have been struggling lately with not loving as I should.  Here is a little but of what it said.  I chose the sentences that really spoke to me.  Where the writer used the word student, I am going to use the word child. 

“Love for my child is patient, enduring all sort of strange behaviors; it is kind, not delivering an incredibly applicable, but nevertheless, snide comment when tempted; love is not jealous of my “private, personal” time; love for my child means I model humility to them, even though I do know more than they do and I encourage them to be open to correction, too, for love is not arrogant.” 

“Love for my child means I seek no glory for myself, it is not easily provoked, even by the upteenth time that little guy has done that!”

“Love hopes that my child will succeed and endures many set-backs to that hope, without giving up on him.”

“Love never fails, by God’s grace alone, in providing the strength and stamina I need to show my child love.”

“I need to remember that I, too, was a child.  I, too, acted and even thought like my child; I grew to adulthood, my child will too.  I did away with the thoughts, actions, and speech of a child, through the hard work and loving training of my parents.  My child, too, will one day lay aside these childish ways.”

A mothers love must be unconditional or the trying times will ultimately cause us to resent our children unintentionally.  Here is a test.  Stop and read I Cor 13 and insert your name each time you see the word love.  You will probably realize that love is not something we can assume we have in fullness for our children, friends, etc..  It’s something that takes commitment and time to mature.  How I thank God for those he has put in my life to learn from. 

Lord, Thank you for the work you are doing in my life through Tyler.  I need your help and strength to grow in love for my children and others.  Thank you for always being patient with me and for always forgiving me.  May Tyler and others see your love in me.  Amen.