persevere in love

"Practice love diligently. 

It is one of those graces,

above all,

which grows by constant exercise. 

 Strive more and more to carry it into every

little detail of daily life.

Watch over your own

tongue and temper

throughout every hour of the day.

Remember the character of the excellent woman... 

"She speaks wisdom and faithful instruction is on her tongue." 

 Proverbs 31:26

Remember the words of Paul....

"Do everything in love."

I Corinthians 16:14

Love should be seen in little things and in great ones.

Remember,

not least,

the words of Peter....

"Love each other deeply.",

not a love just barely a flame,

but a burning,

shining fire,

which everyone around us can see.

I Peter 4:8

It may cost pains and trouble to keep these things in mind. 

There may be little encouragement from the example of others. 

But persevere.

Love like this brings its own reward."

jc ryle

I struggle with this.

I'm working on it.

The Christian life is a constant battle....

winnable only by the power of His Spirit and His word.

Persevere!

cathy