His love makes us better, not bitter

Wednesday Word

I’ve been known to call this “holiday” not so friendly words, accusing it of
being just another reason to exploit others financially, especially being
60-something and single.

Thanks for joining us for Wednesday’s Word with Kim-Evinda and
Trench Classes United. Today’s blog puts a new light on this day that is
meant to express love.

The other day I was in my head and planning ahead, and I remembered
in past seasons of singleness how I got past Valentine’s Day better and
not bitter…by loving others.

I can’t help but share this exercise I learned some time ago that puts a
bright light on not just V-day, but every day.

Read 1 st Corinthians 13:4-7 and every time you see the word “love,” and
“it,” simply exchange it for your name…then read it aloud. Wherever you
get stuck, ask Him to pull you out that you may express His love to
others because His love isn’t a love just for lovers on Valentine’s Day,
but it’s for all of us to give and receive every day.

4 (   Your name) ____ is patient and kind. (your name) _____ is not jealous
or boastful or proud  5  or rude. (Your name) ______does not demand its
own way. (Your name) ______is not irritable, and (Your name) ______
keeps no record of being wronged.  6  (Your name) ______ does not
rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out.  7 (Your
name) ______ never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and
endures through every circumstance.

Love,
​Kim Evinda