Keeping score…

by Mary Bonner | Feb 11, 2011 | Uncategorized | 5 comments

“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.”

I Corinthians 13:4-5

I am very rushed for time this morning. I have a lot to do today. This verse speaks to me in a way that I cannot explain or “put on paper” but it speaks to me. So often, this passage is associated with weddings and married love…but I believe it is also true for love of friends, family AND spouses. Sometimes, I keep score and I need to let it go….see this post.

Lord, slowly…I think I am getting it, but I am certainly a work in progress. Please help me to let go and NOT keep score. Help me to forget the ways that I have been hurt and to forgive and move on…it is the only way to show real, true love.

Have a wonderful weekend…

5 Comments

Dianna on February 11, 2011 at 1:34 pm

An encouraging post indeed, Mary! One that we all need to be reminded of from time to time.
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Annesta on February 11, 2011 at 1:38 pm

Great reminder for all of us today, Mary. Especially when we consider that God does not keep score…He give grace freely and His mercies are new everyday!
Praying that you accomplish all that you have to do today!
blessings
~a
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Karen on February 11, 2011 at 3:04 pm

short post; but so to the point!
I too have a few score sheets that I need to destroy. Thanks for sharing your heart today. Hope your weekend is restful.
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Susan in SC on February 11, 2011 at 9:39 pm

This was read at my wedding but one passage that I try to live by daily. I often fail. But, I keep trying!
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Mary333 on February 12, 2011 at 2:22 am

This is a beautiful Bible passage, Mary. I still catch myself keeping score at times too but I've have definitely gotten much better at letting go.
I'm sure it would be nice to become a saint overnight but life rarely works that way, unfortunately (lol).
Your post "The God of all comfort…again" was wonderful 🙂
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When I hang on tightly to my worries and troubles, things can go south in a hurry.

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It comes when I make more space for Him and less space for me.

And this happens when I cast my cares at His feet and leave them there.

If you haven’t listened to Give Me Your Peace by Gateway Worship, I suggest you give it a listen. You can hear a small clip in my story today.

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Will people gather without having to sit 6’ apart?

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I made a list in my prayer journal of things I’m grateful for.

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This crisis in our world isn’t a surprise to God.

And my hope and security is in Him.

If you scroll through the photos, you see things that made me smile this morning and reminded me of the goodness of God - even now.

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#psalm397 #hopeinthelord
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