{"id":2849,"date":"2014-02-06T15:45:38","date_gmt":"2014-02-06T15:45:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fullmeasureofjoy.com\/?p=2849"},"modified":"2014-02-06T15:45:38","modified_gmt":"2014-02-06T15:45:38","slug":"love-love-love","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fullmeasureofjoy.com\/?p=2849","title":{"rendered":"Love, Love, Love"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I heard of a great tool to teach my grandchildren about love recently. It\u2019s from Family Life Today. It can be used for several purposes, but its main goal is to teach about love as we head into Valentine\u2019s Day.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fullmeasureofjoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/KIT17803.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft  wp-image-2850\" style=\"border: 3px solid black; margin: 10px;\" alt=\"KIT17803\" src=\"https:\/\/fullmeasureofjoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/KIT17803-300x300.jpg\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fullmeasureofjoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/KIT17803-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fullmeasureofjoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/KIT17803-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/fullmeasureofjoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/KIT17803.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/a>I heard about it on their program, was intrigued, looked it up and purchased it. I\u2019m so glad that I did because it\u2019s exactly what I thought it would be.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Today I\u2019m going to share something about each one of the cards. Let\u2019s learn about love!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The center heart is taken from 1 John 4:19. \u201cWe love because He first loved us.\u201d These words are to be the center of love. It is the center heart. It\u2019s where our love comes from. This realization is cause to rejoice. \u201cMay you grow together in the wonder of being loved unconditionally by God and learn to give love generously to others.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The remaining hearts use the love chapter, 1 Corinthians 13 as their scriptural source.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>One heart says \u201cLove is patient\u201d and inside it says, \u201cLove chooses self-control.\u201d And \u201cLove does not retaliate.\u201d And \u201cLove is willing to wait calmly.\u201d Aren\u2019t these great phrases to teach our children about being patient and how it fits into love?<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>One heart says \u201cLove is kind.\u201d Inside it lets us know that \u201cLove is inviting, sympathetic, and warm to all people.\u201d \u201cLove sees. It feels compassion and acts.\u201d These simple phrases helps us understand how love is kind.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLove does not envy.\u201d On the inside of this card are some interesting phrases. \u201cLove is content, trusting God each day.\u201d And then there\u2019s \u201cJealousy blocks out love by turning your eyes on yourself and what you don\u2019t have.\u201d What great words to help understand this concept.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>One heart tells us, \u201cLove does not boast,\u201d and inside we see \u201cLove trusts that God sees all and believes he will reward fairly.\u201d \u201cBoasting thinks your way is the best way.\u201d And then it ends with \u201cWords matter.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLove is not arrogant\u201d is on the next heart. \u201cLove shows honor and respect to others\u201d is listed inside. As well as, \u201cLove knows everyone\u2019s story is important.\u201d These are good words for adults to hear.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>And then, \u201cLove is not rude.\u201d \u201cLove does not treat people roughly.\u201d \u201cLove does not use bad manners but is gracious.\u201d Do your children or grandchildren need to learn this concept? I know mine could use a dose of this one.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLove does not insist on its own way.\u201d On the inside of this card we read, \u201cLove looks for and listens to the needs of others.\u201d And this is good. \u201cLove is directed by the golden rule.\u201d A great way to teach about treating others as you\u2019d like to be treated!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>And guess what, there are still eight more cards to go! These cards are filled with examples and biblical references and prayers and resources. I cannot wait to read every bit of writing on them.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>I heard an interview with Barbara Rainey who wrote these cards and she said it took her a while to put them together. I now know why. These are filled with wonderful ideas and I\u2019m sure will be a blessing to my family by learning about love through the next few weeks and months.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>I don\u2019t usually promote products here, but this is one that I\u2019d suggest for any parent or grandparent who finds difficulty with how their children love others. Let\u2019s face it; we all could use a little help every now and then.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019d like to purchase your own set of \u201cHow Do I Love Thee?\u201d cards, you may do so by visiting the website here. <a href=\"http:\/\/shop.familylife.com\/p-3480-how-do-i-love-thee-valentines-kit.aspx\">http:\/\/shop.familylife.com\/p-3480-how-do-i-love-thee-valentines-kit.aspx<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>We read throughout Scripture that we are to love others. That\u2019s part of the mission of Rocky Mountain Christian Church where I attend. Jesus\u2019 words are pretty clear in Matthew 22:37-40 (NIV).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i>\u201cLove the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: \u2018Love your neighbor as yourself.\u2019 All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Yes, Jesus knew the importance of love and how it should affect our lives. He also knew that when we loved God and others, everything would fall into place.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The Apostle Paul understood this idea as well. After writing about love in the love chapter of the Bible, he has this to say about love. <i>\u201cAnd now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.\u201d<\/i> (1 Corinthians 13:13 \u2013 NIV)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>After glimpsing through these cards, I believe there are several concepts about love that I need to learn. I look forward to opening my heart to what God has to tell me through this tool. I pray that God\u2019s love will touch your heart as well.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Grace and peace be yours in abundance,<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Donna<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I heard of a great tool to teach my grandchildren about love recently. It\u2019s from Family Life Today. 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