How do you plead?

It does not rejoice at injustice, but rejoices with the truth [when right and truth prevail]. Love bears all things [regardless of what comes], believes all things [looking for the best in each one], hopes all things [remaining steadfast during difficult times], endures all things [without weakening]. 1 CORINTHIANS 13:6‭-‬7 AMP

It is easy to be nice when surrounded by easy going friends and pleasant situations. It is easy to be comfortable around people that put you at ease or do not stress you out. Unfortunately, that phase of life never really lasts. As long as I am imperfect, seeking completeness in God alone, I must meet other imperfect people like myself. What I do and how I react will define exactly what the state of my ownership is.

Love is the focus here. It is never about demanding perfection from others first; it is about depending on the One who alone can make all things perfect. Love does not do wrong deliberately, or rejoice when wrong prevails. Love does not do injustice or rejoice in it. Love is not impatient, and it endures, no matter the pressure. Easy to say, but then, right from the start, it was never about human effort, but a complete dependence on the One called Love himself, and the one who makes all things right.

Check your heart again today: do you entertain thoughts of revenge or getting even with someone who has offended you? Do you silently wish someone else evil because s/he has hurt you in the past? Are you holding on to pain, unable to give out love? Remember, by ourselves, we cannot love other people the way God demands. That is why his grace is available, freely and abundantly, so we can be all he wants us to be. Depend on him totally, for his time of favour is here.