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Sunday, May 30, 2010

True Love

What is true love?

true love

Is it patient and kind, or is it intolerant of human weaknesses and frailties?

Is it jealous, or confident?

Is it boastful and rude or humble and respectful of another person's feelings?

Does it demand its own way, or does it do all it can to provide for the needs and desires of the other person?

Is it irritable because of the “have nots” or content with what God has provided?

Does it keep a record of he did/she did, or is the scorecard tossed into the wind and forgiveness echoed through the valley...

Does it give up when things get rough, or does it forge ahead to reach the top of the mountain and see the glory?

Is it hopeful for continual restorations, renewals, and revivals, or does it throw up its hands and proclaim, “I quit!”

Is it enduring?

Together till the end...

Till death do us part...

For 53 years, my parents have proven that true love is REAL...and pure...and holy...

A union sanctified by God and offered back to Him for His glory...will never fail...

True Love...

Not a fairy tale...or a movie...but real life...is an inspiration that this generation needs to see...

To know...

That because He is love...we can love...

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True Love

Enduring Love

Thank you Mother and Daddy for all the times you brought to life this true love that Paul wrote about...

You taught your daughters that regardless of statistics...regardless of what the experts say...and regardless of society’s opinions and reflections...true love...steadfast love...is possible by His grace...

Happy 53rd Anniversary!

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Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged. It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.

I Corinthians 13:4-7 NLT




22 thoughts:

Anonymous said...

Happy 53rd Anniversary to your parents. What treasured photos you have shared with us today and such a lovely message.

Jan said...

So wonderful to pay tribute to the faithful couple celebrating 53 years of married life.
Loyalty is an important element of love too.
Richest Blessings for a memorable 53rd Anniversary Celebration and many many more - Jan

Sandy said...

True love from Christ above...
just precious, Karen. Love
the pictures and His words of
truth.
Have a wonderful day!
Sandy

luvmy4sons said...

What a lovely tribute. Love that picture!

Anonymous said...

Your parents are truly a testimony to God's love. Thanks for sharing this. I like this part. So true.


Not a fairy tale...or a movie...but real life...is an inspiration that this generation needs to see...

To know...

That because He is love...we can love...

Hope you have a Happy Sunday,
Tammy

Nikki (Sarah) said...

Karen this is such a cool post...I love this....hearing that some don't give up on each other. Blessings to you...you really do inspire.

Tracy said...

What a beautiful tribute on behalf of your parents! What a blessing.

Laurie said...

What a beautiful tribute to your parents, Karen, and what wonderful Godly examples they are to you. Happy anniversary to them both!
God has truly blessed them.
In joy,
Laurie

Carrie said...

Happy Anniversary!!!!

Marsha said...

What a beautiful tribute to your parents...and what an amazing legacy they have given to their family.

Thank you for sharing your family with us.

Blessings.

Michele Williams said...

What a wonderful tribute to your parents. Happy 53rd Anniversary to your beautiful parents. God bless you and them!

Dad said...

Thank you, Karen . We love you so much.
Mom & Dad

mariel said...

that is beautiful! Many happy congratulations to your parents on their 53rd anniversary. What a beautiful legacy and testimony to your family!

Denise said...

Happy Anniversary to your precious parents. I love the pictures.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

What a great reminder of the love that God offers us and the love we can share with one another because of that love.

Joan Hall said...

This is a beautiful tribute to your parents and true love.

Have a blessed day,

Joan

GWITW said...

Thank you for sharing Karen. Very nice.

Debra Kaye said...

Karen,

What a beautiful tribute to your parents. Happy 53rd Anniversary!! I loved loved loved this post!

Blessings to you and your parents!

NanaNor's said...

Hi Karen, Please extend warmest anniversary wishes to your parents-what a legacy to leave you and your siblings plus the next generations as well. Love is a choice...
Blessings to you today dear friend!
Hugs, Noreen

Andrea said...

Karen, this tribute to your parents is so moving and precious. I love the pics of them, and your family is so blessed to have their example.

Your words on love are beautiful, too, and they remind me of the nitty gritty truth of what real love is. Thank you for richly defining it.

Andrea

Michelle said...

Oh Karen, that was so beautiful!

Happy 53rd Anniversary to your precious parents who have chosen to endure the hard times together and be an example of Christ's love.

"That because He is love...we can love..."

How true!

Thank you for sharing such a special time!

Have a blessed week!

Karin said...

Very precious post! Congratulations to your dear parents! God is good!

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