He is patient with me. He is kind to me. He does not envy others over me. He doesn't boast about me—about the things I've done. He is not prideful about me or does not brag about me. He does not dishonor me (bring shame or disgrace on me). He does not think of His best interest first, but what's in my best interest above His own. He does not get angry with me easily. He keeps no record of my wrongs. It does not bring Him delight to see evil come upon me, but He rejoices when I am able to see the truth. He always protects me. He always has a firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, and strength that He has in Himself for me. He always has excitement and expectation in Himself for me and my life. He always holds on to me and never lets me go even through the toughest storms and most difficult times. He never fails to bring about all the goodness in my life that He desires and has planned for me.
1 Corinthians 13:4-8 (NIV)
4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
8 Love never fails.
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