Just me trying to be honest with God.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

“There are lots of phrases for it. “Nursing a grudge.” “Harboring a hurt.” “Storing up grievances.” “Keeping score.”

...But they all describe the same thing. In a word — resentment.” David Smith

“Love... is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.” 1Cor.13

Love doesn't keep score. This does not mean that when we love someone we are naïve about past injuries. We simply choose to overlook them. Love will return kindness in the face of cruelty. Even when it is angry and for just reasons, love will still act in a manner that reflects goodness. This is because love is unconditional. It does not treat people the way they deserve but with grace. Love can reshape our memories of a hurt and transform them into responses that heal. Conversations Within ts 5/14/2012 (Jax)