LOVE

A word often said and misused.
What’s the definition of love, really?
A strong feeling of fondness, one might say?
An act of kindness, perhaps?
I’ve been thinking about the true definition of this four lettered word
It’s not as if I’m insecure and am lacking love or anything like that (LOL!)
But I guess the definition I have of this four lettered word in mind is rather superficial
And being the ultimate ‘thinker’ myself, I went to do some thinking..

The definition of love in the bible:
1Cor13:4-8
''Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.
It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no records of wrongs.
Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.
It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
Love never fails.''

I can’t help but shake my head after reading this verse. I guess the love I have for the people around me is just as superficial as the definition I have in mind. Yeah, indeed, true love is limitless and has no boundaries. A great classic example would be the Man who died on the cross some thousands years ago for undeserving people (I wanted to put morons) who does nothing but sin. If that isn’t love, then tell me, what is? They often say that if one wants to seek love, one has to first go back to the source of love. Now I’ve finally able to comprehend this statement.

Substitute the word ‘love’ , with the name of our Savior and you’ll know what I mean.

''Jesus is patient, Jesus is kind. Jesus does not envy, Jesus does not boast, Jesus is not proud. Jesus is not rude, Jesus is not self-seeking, Jesus is not easily angered, Jesus keeps no records of wrongs. Jesus does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. Jesus always protects, Jesus always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. JESUS NEVER FAILS''

It’s a simple and fundamental lesson learnt.
But I am just so glad that I’ve learnt it in a different way this time (:

-Ariella Joan