Read 1 Corinthians 13:4-8. Look at each individual aspect of what love is and ask, How can I apply these principles in my own home?

   Love is patient
  
   Often times we find ourselves losing our patience in different
   situations. To keep our patience we may need to pause take a
   deep breath and ask God's help in whatever situation.
  
   Does not envy
  
   Often time we are envious because we are not content with what
   God has given us. We must take time to reflect on the things
   God has blessed us with and not the things we do not have.
  
   Love is kind
  
   This is something that must be practiced. We may have a way of
   expressing ourselves which people perceive differently than
   we do. We must ask for peoples input and , also look at the
   example of Christ.
  
   Does not boast
  
   No one likes a person who boasts, we must ask for Gods humility
   because all that we have is as a result of His blessing.
  
   It is not rude
  
   This one deals with how you treat people. This also relates to
   kindness.
  
   Not self-seeking
  
   We should not seek to our only interests but the interests of
   others.
  
   Not easily angered
  
   This is something which also goes with personality at times. But
   if you develop the other characteristics such as patience it will
   help with this aspect.
  
   Rejoices with the truth
  
   When I think of love , it does not revel in lies and deception
   it rejoice in things which are true sincere and honest. This is
   the things that love focuses on and meditates on.
  
   Always protects
  
   Love has a protective nature to it. I think of a mothers love it
   is something which always seeks to protect the child and to
   make sure that they are ok. Love has a deep concern for a
   individuals well being and safety.
  
   Not proud
  
   This can be applied to your home by the types of interactions
   that exist in the home. Sometimes arguments are started because
   a person is to proud to admit they are wrong or ask for help
   or forgiveness. But seeking the humility of Christ it will help
   to show love in the home.
  
   Always trusts
  
   To always trust can bee seen in many ways in the relationship.
   When you trust an individual you are confident in their ability.
   Confidence in their ability is an act of love which lets them
   know that you value who they are as a person.
  
   Always hopes
  
   In the home it is good to have a an attitude of hope. Hope is
   something which will lighten the load of life's burdens. It
   helps to to bring a peaceful atmosphere to the home.
  
   Always perseveres
  
   I see this is something which is similar to hope, perseverance
   keeps moving forward. No matter how the things may appear love
   continues to press on. In the home this is necessary to
   deal with life ,and having this attitude is an asset to any
   relationships
  
   Love never fails
  
   This is a powerful statement. If your home life is seasoned
   with love that means that there can be no failure. I think in
   loving there are returns which are guaranteed. Love has a power
   which can change , and bring results. To love is the greatest
   force in the universe!
  
Which characteristics of biblical love do you find the most difficult to implement in your own life? How can you make a concentrated effort through God's grace to cultivate more of this aspect of love? Why is it important that you do so?
  
   When I look at this list of all of all the characteristics of love
   I see in may ways how I am far from it. But it is really hard
   for me to compare myself and say I have reached any standard
   because it is always a process.
  
   My desire is to continue to try and be more like Christ daily.
   The goal for me is Christ. We can look at individual characteristics
   and say I have achieved this but love is a total package.
  
Prayer: Father I pray that you will pour your love on us so that we may be able to show the qualities of love that you have shows to us. Please teach us to be loving.Thank you In Jesus name I pray amen