Day 1: Love is Patient

"Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love."

- Ephesians 4:2 (New International Version)

I have a confession to make. Although I might seem to have a genial disposition, there is a tendency for me to be impatient with my dearest and closest ones.

Ed for one has seen more of my impatient and irritated outbursts especially since we now spend more time together than before. Of late, I think my outbursts have increased especially when I perceive him to be less responsive, less prompt or less something in whatever he does.

Hence, it was a timely reminder for me today that love is built on patience and the extent of my patience is a reflection of my love for Ed. When I choose to be patient, I will respond in a positive way to a negative situation. Thus, all that snapping and stomping around is a big no-no. *guilty shuffles*

Being patient is a choice. When I choose to be patient, I will respond in a positive way to a negative situation. The book struck a chord in me when it highlighted that:

"Anger is usually caused when the strong desire for something is mixed with disappointment or grief...when anger becomes my emotional default, I am spreading poison rather than medicine."

*alarmed sniffs*

Some mental notes I made:

• To choose to have a long fuse instead of a quick temper.
• To not say anything negative and remember to be encouraging, positive and supportive.
• To be careful about my words or not say anything at all in the heat of the moment. We all know how easy it is to make snide remarks or say cutting things when one is feeling upset.

According to the book, "The Love Dare journey is a process and the first thing you must resolve to possess is patience."

OK...I GEDDIT.