The word. Testify.

After several months of reading a personalized version of 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 aloud to myself every day I noticed a difference in my attitude. When potentially irritating circumstances presented themselves, I kept seeing the heart of the person who was being a knuckle-head.

I would say to my husband, "That person is just trying to be right and serve God. They're being zealous for Him in their own way, even if it is zeal without knowledge. We just have to pray for them and believe God will open their eyes and change their heart. And if they never see this light this side of heaven, we still just need to love them. They really think they're doing good."

About the third time I heard myself saying this I realized: this is not because Della is so sweet and wonderful. This is 1 Corinthians 13 in action. I'm ever ready to believe the best of everyone. My hopes are fadeless under all circumstances. I endure all things without weakening. Love never fails!!

Glory to God!