1 Corinthians 13 verses 4-7; 13

4 Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant5 or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful;[b] 6 it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. 7 Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. 13 So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love.

This week I was out and about and watching as people interacted with their loved ones. I began thinking about how most of us love our people so deeply. It comes naturally to us!

I asked the pastor to read the scripture above at Richard’s graveside service. He commented that he usually read this scripture at weddings but not funerals. I insisted that it be read. I thought it was appropriate because Richard loved people and people loved and still love him.

While death is devastating and heartbreaking, we still choose to love. Each time I journal, I think about how grateful I am for the life and love that Richard and I shared and built. I am grateful for my family and my friends. I can’t imagine a life without love.

If you are lucky enough to have people who you love and people who love you, then you are in receipt of great blessings.

As you start a new week, I encourage you to let your people know you love them and that you are grateful for the relationship you have with them!