Pursue Love

When you hear someone boast about themselves, it’s always unattractive and belittles others. Love is not like that – we see this clearly in the life of Jesus, the most gifted man who ever lived. (Romans 12:3-6)

The first time we are told what Love is not. Making comparisons with others can lead to envy with toxic consequences. God’s Love always seeks the best for the other person. We can see this modelled within God, the Trinity. (Genesis 4:2-12)

We need to learn to be still to hear God’s voice clearly. This meditation will gently lead us as we imagine a loving encounter with Jesus over a meal. (Rev 3:20 and “Love” by George Herbert)

Love is kind sounds very ‘nice’, but actually, it requires us to awaken our imagination and dare to express Love in unexpected ways. (Mark 14:3-9)

Now we dive into the detail. Each reflection includes a linked Scripture (here Colossians 3:12-14) which throws light on that aspect of Love. A variety of Bible translations can help us grasp the full meaning.

The first of our meditations which go at a slower pace (12-15mins) Find a quiet space and, as you listen to Scriptures with stillness in-between, be open to how God reveals His Love to you. Today Psalm 103.

God is Love and He invites us on a journey deeper into His Love, especially in tough times. God’s Love is held up like a diamond in its multi-faceted beauty.

The first of a series of reflections on 1 Corinthians 13 (lasting 6-8mins). This gives the context for Paul’s description of God’s kind of Love as “the most excellent way”. Be open to seeing signs of God’s Love today.

God's kind of love is like a diamond with multiple facets reflecting the light. Let's take a slow walk together through 1 Corinthians chapter 13 and grasp more of God's love for us, encounter God's love in Jesus and see what it might look like when we actively Pursue Love in our lives.