About Our Daily Bread | RBC Ministries | Donate Our Daily Bread -- Real Love November 26, 2013 Our Daily Bread is hosted by Les Lamborn READ: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8 [Love] bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails. —1 Corinthians 13:7-8 A few years ago, my friend’s mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Since then, Beth has been forced to make tough decisions about her mom’s care, and her heart has often been broken as she watched her vibrant and fun-loving mom slowly slipping away. In the process, my friend has learned that real love is not always easy or convenient. After her mom was hospitalized for a couple of days last year, Beth wrote these words to some of her friends: “As backwards as it may seem, I’m very thankful for the journey I am on with my mom. Behind the memory loss, confusion, and utter helplessness is a beautiful person who loves life and is at complete peace. I am learning so much about what real love is, and even though I probably wouldn’t have asked for this journey and the tears and heartache that go with it, I wouldn’t trade it for anything.” The Bible reminds us that love is patient and kind. It is not self-seeking or easily angered. It “bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things” (1 Cor. 13:4-7). Real love originated with our Father, who gave us the gift of His Son. As we seek to show His love to others, we can follow the example of Christ, who laid down His life for us (1 John 3:16-18). —Cindy Hess Kasper Teach me to love, this is my prayer— May the compassion of Thy heart I share; Ready a cup of water to give, May I unselfishly for others live. —Peterson Real love is helping others for Jesus’ sake even if they can never return the favor. Bible in a year: Ezekiel 27-29; 1 Peter 3 Special Offer Subscribe Mail Receive ODB at home Podcast Download ODB on iTunes Mobile Get ODB on the go Facebook facebook/ourdailybread Twitter twitter/ourdailybread Google+ Add us to your circle RSS odb.org/feed To read todays Our Daily Bread online visit odb.org. Copyright © 2013, RBC Ministries, Grand Rapids, MI 49555 USA. Written permission must be obtained from RBC Ministries for any further posting or distribution. RBC Ministries produces a variety of Bible resources, which are available for the asking. Many people, making even the smallest of donations, enable RBC Ministries to reach others with the life-changing wisdom of the Bible. We are not funded or endowed by any group or denomination. Write [email protected] for more information. Scripture taken from the New King James Version. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved. RBC Ministries | 3000 Kraft Ave | Grand Rapids, MI 49512 Email Marketing by Manage Your Subscription
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