God's Love

Love Is Patient

"Love suffers long and is kind."
1 Corinthians 13:4

Reflection

The very first thing the Bible says about love is that it is patient. Not exciting, not loud — patient. That tells us a lot.

Prayer

Lord, make my love patient. Amen!

Talk about it as a family

  1. What does being patient look like?
  2. Why is patience the first thing the Bible says about love?
  3. When is it hard for you to be patient?

5-minute activity

Build a tall tower with blocks or cups as slowly and carefully as possible. When it falls, start over calmly. Talk about how patience is part of love. Read 1 Corinthians 13:4-7.

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