"In every living thing there is the desire for love."
D. H. Lawrence
Truer words were never spoken. Every human being I have ever met desires to be loved - whether they are willing to admit it or not. In this I find the key to so much I am looking for in life. I want my children to do well and I am far too often tempted to give them unsolicited advice. I want my wife to be really devoted to me and all too often I am tempted to demand it. I want the people I work with and live around to respect me and all too often I am tempted to resent them for not doing so. But what I have discovered is that all these things are given to me when I simply love those I share my life with. Just love people and you will be amazed at its power.
"Love is patient, love is kind. it does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. it is not rude, 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 trust, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails." (1 Corinthians 13:4-8)
Isn't that the truth and perhaps that is why we have 2 eyes to see with, 2 ears to listen with, 2 legs to walk beside another, 2 arms to share a hug and ONE mouth - and when we use that to smile it can share love without even a word!
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