1 Corinthians 13:7b Love believes all things

This is a tough one. When I read it for the first time I just couldn’t understand how this could be true. Then I caught my two young daughters in a cat fight. As I pulled them apart the excuses for their behavior started coming out. Then I understood what God meant.

I sincerely believed that each of them believed whole heartedly in what they were saying. The whole truth wasn’t coming out, they were bitter and angry, but I believed both of them were sincere. My love for them looked past the words and actions and found no fault in either of them.

Would I prefer that they were loving and kind with one another? Yes. The family dynamic is more complicated than that. I could only love them both and pray that my love would be enough to heal the wounds. You do what you have to do in the moment to end the hostilities but you have to love them both equally or one will be treated unfairly and love doesn’t play favorites.

What about the world? It isn’t much different really. Everyone has a reason for what they say and do. Believe that they have a reason that drives their words and actions. Try and get past the obvious and get down to the motivations of the heart. That is where the wounds are, that is where love can touch a life.

Just remember that you cannot solve every problem only love can heal those wounds. Pray for them and treat them as God would.

Proverbs 15:1 A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.