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1 Corinthians 13:7 “Love Believes All Things…”
In describing love, the apostle Paul taught that love believes all things. What does it mean to believe all things? First, The listener gives the person they are listening to the benefit of the doubt Another way of saying this would be to listen earnestly and be supportive, up to the point where it becomes obvious that something does not make sense.

In believing all things, we should always believe with verification. The late Detroit City Councilman, Mel Ravitz used to say ,”it’s good to trust, but better not to trust.” In other words, believe until proven otherwise. Some people do not want to believe anything. They have been hurt so badly, lied upon so often, broken-hearted, they do not trust anybody.

To believe all things in a loving relationship also requires something deeper. It requires desire. When people first meet each other and find something that attracts them, it might be an engaging personality, physical attractiveness, the way they walk, the way they talk , perhaps their sense of humor, maybe the potential they seemed to possess, these are examples of things that cause people to desire one another. Even though we may desire a person for any number of reasons, at times we may find ourselves disappointed if not discouraged with the realization of the wide gap between who the person is and what we believe they could be.

To believe all things is to have faith that the person you love has the potential to rise above the person we know. The loving parent, believes and desires for their child to learn and grow to become a healthy productive individual, Regardless if they are addicted to drugs, unfocused, lazy, reckless with their choices, the good parent holds out belief that their child can become a different person.

The same is true with our intimate relationships. The loving person who loves a husband or wife, believes with a deep desire that their partner can develop themself to much higher levels spiritually and emotionally than they currently display.

In my life, I’ve seen tremendous examples of individuals who refused to give up on their children. I am personally aware of many people who have refused to give up on a husband or wife. I also am aware of individuals who have undergone tremendous changes in attitude and personal behavior which has transformed their lives in wonderful ways.

When the apostle Paul says love believes all things, he is speaking to you and me with a reminder to never give up on someone you love. Never give up on someone you are drawn to. Never give up on yourself.

One of the biggest challenges some of us face is the willingness to love ourselves. Some people are very difficult on themselves. They refused to acknowledge the virtues and excellence in their own life. No matter how much they achieve, it is never enough for their satisfaction.

Let me remind you that Jesus Christ has seen something good in you and me. God placed you on earth for a reason. God has a purpose for your life, and God has a purpose for each of our lives. God sees something wonderful in every person. This is why the apostle Paul tells us that love believes all things.

The greatest love the world has experienced is the love of Jesus Christ who died for the sins of the world that you and I might have everlasting life. I encourage you to take stock of your life and to reflect upon the faith, hope and belief that God has for you and me. Reflect upon the life you are living and believe in yourself and the great possibilities, hopes and dreams that God has for you.

Thank you for reading. Next Monday, I will publish a meditation on another aspect of love- love hopes all things. Please contact me if you woulelike to receive my meditation by email. May the Lord continue to bless you and your family in all ways.

Nick