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From Selfish to Selfless Love 🌺

🌿 "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." - 1 Corinthians 13:4-5


🌿 Happy #TransformationTuesday! Today, we celebrate the transformative journey from a selfish mindset to embracing selfless love, as a bud blossoms into a beautiful flower. Just as love is described in 1 Corinthians 13, we learn that genuine love seeks the well-being of others above self.

🌿 Selfishness can hinder us from experiencing true love and deep connections with others. In 1 Corinthians 13:4-5, we find a powerful description of selfless love—a love that is patient, kind, humble, and puts others before oneself.

🌿 Becoming a mother was a transformative experience that revealed my struggle with selfishness. At first, my love for my child was a gradual process, influenced more by duty than deep affection. However, as I devoted myself to caring for them, an extraordinary change began to take place. Watching my child grow and witnessing their unconditional love for me, I started to grasp the profound love God has for me as His child. It was a gradual awakening to the selflessness of parental love, mirroring the selflessness of God's love for us. My heart expanded, and the once-dutiful love turned into an unselfish and boundless devotion to my child. This journey of motherhood taught me the beauty of putting others before myself, mirroring God's love through the love I give to my children. They became a powerful reminder of how deeply God cherishes and cares for us, shaping me into a more selfless and compassionate person.

🌿 Throughout the Bible, we find stories of individuals who transformed from selfishness to embodying selfless love. The Good Samaritan, who demonstrated compassion and care for a stranger in need. Jesus, who sacrificially loved and served others, even to the point of laying down His life.

🌿 If you recognize selfishness in your heart, seek to cultivate selfless love through the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Embrace the beauty of putting others before yourself, showing kindness, and seeking the well-being of those around you.

🌿 Heavenly Father, we thank you for teaching us the true meaning of love through Christ. Forgive us for our selfish tendencies, and help us to grow in selfless love. May we be patient, kind, and humble, seeking the best for others above ourselves. In Jesus' name, amen.

🌿 On this #TransformationTuesday, let's celebrate the journey from selfishness to embracing selfless love. Just as a bud blossoms into a beautiful flower, may we grow in selflessness and exhibit the love described in 1 Corinthians 13. Embrace the transformative power of selfless love—a love that brings joy and enriches relationships. 🌺💕 


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