Bible Verse to Lift You Up 9/29/21

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LOVE IS________.

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1 Corinthians 13:4

New King James Version

“4 Love suffers long…”

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1 Corinthians 13:4

New International Version

“4 Love is patient…”

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1 Corinthians 13:4-7

The Message

“Love never gives up.”

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As you read Roget’s International Thesaurus’s synonyms and related words for patience, are there any that resonate with you as something you need to do?

-forbear

-bear with composure

-wait it out

-keep one’s shirt on

-not hold one’s breath

-contain oneself

--carry through

-endure

-suffer

-hang in there

-abide with

-overlook

-not make an issue of

-let go by

-resign oneself to

-take things as they come

-take in one’s stride

-uncomplaining

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me: There is so much that makes us want to scream and complain. When we do, does it help anyone; does it help us? Nope! On the other hand, when we are patient, we have more energy; we solve problems more clearly. Also, we do not hurt other people’s feelings but instead move toward gaining their trust and cooperation.

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When we earnestly and often pray for patience, meditate on God’s Word and cooperate with the leading of the Holy Spirit, we can be patient with circumstances and with the people in our lives.

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TAKE AWAY: With God’s help, we can set our thoughts and actions on love and patience every day.