Last night I was lying in bed, flipping through my Bible and decided to re-read 1 Corinthians 13 ("The Love Chapter"). Of course, we have all heard verses 4-8:
4Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.
5It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered,
it keeps no record of wrongs.
6Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.
7It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
8Love never fails.
Justin and I had this scripture read at our wedding. I've always loved it and can practically recite it from memory, but I don't often take the time to think about what it means. For some reason as I was reading this last night, verse 4 popped out at me as if it were written in 3D. Love is patient. Ouch. Lately I've been falling into that trap of impatience again. Sometimes I find myself wishing the day away, which then turns into a week (especially when Justin is out of town) or even a semester. I often catch myself saying "if we can just hold out until this lease is up" or "once I get my degree, then life can really get started".. but the truth is -- I've said it before, and I'll say it again -- this is life. Everything we do is a part of life. Even the inconvenient things and the "speed bumps" along the way.
Sorry if I'm starting to sound like a broken record, but I'll be honest - this phase of life that I'm in at the moment can be pretty frustrating sometimes. I'm at that point where it's work, work, work and very little play in preparation for the life and family we want to have one day. I know that when we are parents and homeowners, we'll look back and be glad that we put in so much work in our "early years."
In the meantime, there is so much to be thankful for. I have an amazing circle of family and friends, and now a church family as well. I am young and healthy and am absolutely in love with my husband. I'm counting my blessings. :)
Love and Lattés,
Katie
5It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered,
it keeps no record of wrongs.
6Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.
7It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
8Love never fails.
Justin and I had this scripture read at our wedding. I've always loved it and can practically recite it from memory, but I don't often take the time to think about what it means. For some reason as I was reading this last night, verse 4 popped out at me as if it were written in 3D. Love is patient. Ouch. Lately I've been falling into that trap of impatience again. Sometimes I find myself wishing the day away, which then turns into a week (especially when Justin is out of town) or even a semester. I often catch myself saying "if we can just hold out until this lease is up" or "once I get my degree, then life can really get started".. but the truth is -- I've said it before, and I'll say it again -- this is life. Everything we do is a part of life. Even the inconvenient things and the "speed bumps" along the way.
Sorry if I'm starting to sound like a broken record, but I'll be honest - this phase of life that I'm in at the moment can be pretty frustrating sometimes. I'm at that point where it's work, work, work and very little play in preparation for the life and family we want to have one day. I know that when we are parents and homeowners, we'll look back and be glad that we put in so much work in our "early years."
In the meantime, there is so much to be thankful for. I have an amazing circle of family and friends, and now a church family as well. I am young and healthy and am absolutely in love with my husband. I'm counting my blessings. :)
Love and Lattés,
Katie
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