4 Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; 5 does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; 6 does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; 7 bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.8 Love never fails. But whether there are prophecies, they will fail; whether there are tongues, they will cease; whether there is knowledge, it will vanish away. 1 Corinthians 13-8
Sometimes our feelings can get the best of us. We can’t get along with co-workers, children are misbehaving, spouse is annoying and our friends are on our last nerve. Nothing seems to be going the way we planned. There is hope that we will emerge unscathed from the grips of bad relationships. When there is tension amongst one another it is a difficult task to get back to a happy, content place. Harboring these feelings will only make matters worse. It creates strife, stress and even illness if we allow it to consume us. The fact that we are all different makes it virtually impossible to fully agree with anyone.
The only way to get to a “good place” is to practice the art of love. Love is the one feeling that naturally covers a multitude of sin. Try being kinder, laughing more and smiling often. Always show gratitude for the life you were blessed with. (Remember some of us didn’t wake up this morning) Nothing can replace the feeling that love creates. And I don’t mean physical love. I mean that undeniable, beautiful sensation that resonates deep within. It is so powerful, you can barely contain it! When you love someone you want to scream it from the rooftops!
It is imperative that we do our best to have a reasonable understanding of ourselves and others. When we love ourselves more than the fights, arguments or disagreements; we are proving love’s ability to conquer all. When we love others we are showing God we are following His order for our lives. Releasing negative energy through meditation can create a peaceful sanctuary within. Smiling has been scientifically proven to release endorphins into the blood stream that naturally make you happier. Life is not always going to bright sunshine and rainbows; but trying to find the good in all situations is a great start! Stop holding grudges! Stop allowing the actions of others to steal your joy. We are all human and we all sin and make mistakes! Be forgiving because God has forgiven you. Be a positive influence to others! And above all else, always remember to LOVE.
All praises to the Most High. Thank You for loving us unconditionally. Help us to love one another as You have loved us. Create in us pure, kind and empathetic hearts. Help us to forgive others wholeheartedly.
Lola the Movement