Building Relationships that Last

Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged. It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.

We Need to Extend Grace to People When Their FLAWS AND FAULTS IRRITATE ME

Proverbs 17:9 The Living Bible

Love forgets mistakes; nagging about them parts the best of friends.

Proverbs 17:9 GNB

If you want people to like you, forgive them when they wrong you. Remembering wrongs can break up a friendship.

Ephesians 4:2 NLT

Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love.

We need to Extend Grace to People WHEN THEIR WORDS HURT ME

GRACE LISTENS

James 1:19 NLT

Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.

Lasting Love Does NOT Hold onto Anger

Proverbs 17:9 The Living Bible

Love forgets mistakes; nagging about them parts the best of friends.

Proverbs 10:12 NCV

Hatred stirs up trouble, but love forgives all wrongs.

Proverbs 19:11 GNB

If you are sensible, you will control your temper. When someone wrongs you, it is a great virtue to ignore it.

We Need to Extend Grace to People WHEN THEY SIN

1 Peter 4:8 NLT

Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins.

Colossians 3:13 NLT

Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.

I MUST CHOOSE TO EXTEND GRACE OVER AND OVER

2. LASTING LOVE EXPRESSES FAITH

1 Corinthians 13:7 NLT

Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.

Studies Show that it’s better to be trusting than Not.

If you want a Love that Lasts, Trust Your Spouse

Romans 14:19 NLT

So then, let us aim for harmony in the church and try to build each other up.

Constantly Cheer Each Other On

What Do You Do When You Can’t Trust Your Spouse?

You Trust the Lord

Psalm 62:8 NLT

O my people, trust in him at all times. Pour out your heart to him, for God is our refuge. Interlude

Whoever Loves, believes the impossible - Elizabeth Barrett Browning

I MUST CHOOSE TO EXPRESS FAITH IN PEOPLE EVERY DAY

3. LASTING LOVE EXPECTS THE BEST

1 Corinthians 13:7 NLT

Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.

You don’t change bad behavior into good behavior by telling people they are bad. You change bad behavior into good behavior by helping them see wha they could become

Treat People Like You Want Them to Become

1 Corinthians 13:7 The Living Bible

If you love someone, you will be loyal to him no matter what the cost. You will always believe in him, always expect the best of him, and always stand your ground in defending him.

1 Thessalonians 5:11 NLT

So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing.

Do You Know the Number 1 Killer of Marriages?

It’s NEGLECT

I MUST CHOOSE TO EXPECT THE BEST FROM THEM EVERY DAY

4. LASTING LOVE ENDURES THE WORST

1 Corinthians 13:7 NLT

Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.

Job 6:14 NIV84

“A despairing man should have the devotion of his friends, even though he forsakes the fear of the Almighty.

Job 6:14

“When desperate people give up on God Almighty, their friends, at least, should stick with them.

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