love [ ləv ] noun noun : love ; plural noun : loves 1 . an intense feeling of deep affection as defined in Webster online dictionary . Love can mean various things to many depending on their position in life . by Yasira Sonnier
love [ ləv ] noun noun : love ; plural noun : loves 1 . an intense feeling of deep affection as defined in Webster online dictionary . Love can mean various things to many depending on their position in life . by Yasira Sonnier
According to 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 New International Version ( NIV )
Love is patient , love is kind . It does not envy , it does not boast , it is not proud . It does not dishonor others , it is not self-seeking , it is not easily angered , it keeps no record 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 .
Love is an agreement to see beyond skin pigmentation , religion , ethnicity , betrayal , imperfections and difference in opinion . It can make us feel invisible as if we ’ re walking on cloud nine but once its ingested Love can leave you with side effects . Once consumed you are more susceptible to the raw and uncut emotions .
Often times we feel as if life is just passing us by . As a woman , I confess we are either consumed by the lack of honesty in relationships , financial hardships , judging others simply because they look , act , speak or profess different views all while searching for an intense feeling of deep affection .
As women we are taught to be all things to all people . To stop at nothing till the task is complete , to quantify the solution before the problem is presented , to care for our significant other , to raise healthy children and to Love our neighbors as an extension of our family . We are taught to take pride in being active within our community , president of the PTA and volunteer when a chaperone is needed for a class field trip to the zoo .
But they never told us that in order to love others you have to love yourself first . They never told us that love takes courage , faith , discipline and hope . They never told us that this four letter word LOVE will change something on the inside of us as you grow . Love They never told us that this intense feeling of deep affection would change your direction , passion , beliefs and humble you to the depths of your soul . They never told us that we will bend beyond measure but never break !
As women we tend to nurse , teach , guide , heal and Love others , yet we remain broken ourselves . See when our father created you , he already knew your purpose . He formed you to be a SEVEN DAY WARRIOR , Nurturer , and Problem Solver . You were created with childbearing hips , an unconditional heart and the ability to build foundations and create platforms .
I encourage you to experience having side effects once you ’ ve ingested loving yourself . Love heals all wounds . Love is being committed . Love never fails you . Love makes you matter ! I encourage you to take care of yourself as you do others . If you ’ re tired of feeling lonely , heart broken , tired of being financially strapped or just want to start over then # RingDaAlarm and # JustStand By Hope | Faith | Love & Your Truth .
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