It occurs to me this morning that every one of the qualities that God has to share with us comes out of his love.
"Love" obviously comes from love...
But so does the "Joy" that becomes ours being in that love.
The "Peace" that comes with knowing how safe we are in that love.
The "Patience" that flows from us as we are supported by his love.
The "Kindness" that fills us to overflowing in response to his loving-kindness to us.
His "Faithfulness" to keeping his word to us and staying with us out of his love, teaching us too to be faithful to others.
His love makes him "Gentle" in his ways with us, leading us to a gentler spirit towards those around us.
And his "Self-control", welling from his love for us, is beyond measure. Our love response includes the desire to be who he wants us to be.
All these things he wants for us, and for us to share - as they all build up our relationships with each other!
Every single quality is grounded in the root of who he is - LOVE. And when we finally understand the beauty of that connection, we begin to move in the right direction. ❤️
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