Reflections by the Sea
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You Are Loved
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
—1 Corinthians 13:4–7 (NIV)
“You are loved.” Aren’t they the words we all long to hear? “I love you. I care about you. I cherish you. You mean so much to me.” These little words have big impact. Whether these endearments come from the mouths of little tots or the wrinkled faces of the elderly, the effect is the same with lasting pure joy filling our hearts. Love is described as “an intense feeling that shows deep affection.”
So how can we put this definition into action and apply it using our faith? Love is accepting someone, faults and all. Love is sitting with a friend through their trial. Love is helping or giving without being credited or acknowledged. Love is standing by that person even when you don’t feel like it anymore. Love is being supportive and encouraging. Love is being tolerant and patient when we feel otherwise.
God has set the example by loving us no matter what we do and will do. If we accept Jesus as our Savior, we are forgiven. That is the greatest love of all, the greatest sacrifice, the greatest gift. Take the scripture today to heart. Study it. Know it. Do it. Do we follow the example provided for us? Do we show love, expressing love generously? Who is hurting today, and what can we do about it? Show love with a kind word, a hug, a card, or a phone call. It all matters. Every little act of love can fill you when you are filling another’s heart. Henry David Thoreau said, “There is no remedy for love but to love more.” Be a blessing. Be blessed.
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About the Book
Betsy Ore Glass has combined her love of writing, her photography and painting to create a faith-filled life that encompasses her passion for the beach. She gathers her inspiration from walks on the shore where she feels most connected to God. In Reflections by the Sea, she shares a collection of forty devotions filled with scripture, inspiration, hope, and encouragement. Through her writing, Betsy offers practical applications of God’s principles for today’s world. It focuses on the beauty of the beach, seaside and more. Uplifting and encouraging, the passages in Reflections by the Sea provide guidance and lead you toward a deeper relationship with the Lord.
About the Author
Betsy Ore Glass, a two-time cancer survivor, is a wife, mother, and grandmother. Reflections by the Sea was first given life as Betsy’s weekly column in a newspaper. Betsy believes her gift for writing and photography is God-given and feels led to use her life experiences and faith to share God’s blessings with others. She lives in the Tampa Bay area of Florida.