Love is… humble
Cameron and I love working together, and we make a really good team. The things I struggle with, Cameron is really good at and vice versa.
But there have been times in our relationship when it felt like we were competing a bit, as if we were both trying to prove who was the more creative person.
The remedy for strife in a relationship is simple: it’s love.
Love … does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. – 1 Corinthians 13:4 NIV
Love does not need to compete, to compare, or to brag. When pride enters a relationship, love leaves.
Envy says, “I want what you have.”Boasting says, “Look what I have.”And pride says, “I don’t really need you.”But love says, “I’m grateful for you. I’m thankful for you. I’m proud of you.”
I could fill a book with all the ways I’m grateful for my husband. He has given me so much in my life and is a daily testimony to God’s faithfulness. When I stay close to him, my life is amazing.
Pride isolates, but love connects.Envy corrodes, but love celebrates.
The moment we choose humility, love can flow freely again.
Jesus always chose humility. I love the stories of Him washing feet, welcoming sinners, and placing Himself below others to, in turn, lift them up. That’s the pattern of love that transforms communities, families, and marriages.
So, today, I want to invite you to celebrate someone else’s success, to serve without seeking attention, and to find joy in somebody else’s blessing.
Think about this for a moment: Do you quietly compete or compare with others? What if today we could turn that competition into a celebration instead?
Heavenly Father, humble my heart and protect me from envy and pride. Help me to love freely without needing to be noticed or praised. Let me celebrate when others are lifted up, and remind me that all good gifts come from You. In Jesus’ name, amen.
