Every Wednesday morning I attend a Bible study for men. This morning we covered 1 Corinthians 13 which talks about love. It gives a description of what love is and what it isn't. The man who led the study shared a Christmas version of 1 Corinthians 13, and I wanted to share it with you. As you read this I want you to think about how you will act this Christmas and how you will show love to those around you.
Christmas Love
1 Corinthians 13
If I decorate my house perfectly with plaid bows, strands of twinkling lights and shiny balls, but do not show love to my family, I'm just another decorator.
If I slave away in the kitchen, baking dozens of Christmas cookies, preparing gourmet meals and arranging a beautiful adorned table at mealtime, but do not show love to my family, I'm just another cook.
If I trim the spruce with shimmering angels and crocheted snowflakes, attend a myriad of holiday parties and sing in the choir's cantata but do not focus on Christ, I have missed the point.
Love stops the cooking to hug the Child.
Love sets aside the decorating the kiss the spouse.
Love is kind, though harried and tired.
Love doesn't envy another's home that has coordinated Christmas china and table linens.
Love doesn't yell at the kids to get out of the way.
Love doesn't give only to those who are able to give in return but rejoices in giving to those who can't.
Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
Love never fails. Video games break, pearl necklaces will be lost, golf clubs will rust, but giving the gift of love will endure.
-Author Unknown
