Above all, have fervent and unfailing love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins [it overlooks unkindness and unselfishly seeks the best for others]. - 1 Peter 4:8 AMP (AMP)
Part 38 of 38
We Have a Choice
Scripture
First Corinthians 13:7 says that love...is ever ready to believe the best of every person... (AMPC). Wow! If we could just do this one thing, can you imagine how it would revolutionize our lives and our relationships?
For instance, maybe I run into a friend at the coffee shop, and they don’t seem too thrilled to see me. On top of it, when I say hello, they are quick to say a few things and then leave. Well, being a thinker, I can ruin my entire day if I decide to over-analyze what was said and done.
When something like this happens, we have a choice. We can think, You did this on purpose just to upset me! Or we can think, Well, they must be having a difficult day and probably didn’t even realize they were being rude to me. Maybe something difficult is going on in their life. It most likely has nothing to do with me. So take every opportunity to believe the best!
Believe the Best of Everyone
Joyce shares something she learned that helped her love others in a greater way.
Tip
“I encourage you to focus on the positive. Go out of your way to believe the best and focus on the good things about people. When you do, you are loving them like Christ.”
— Joyce Meyer
— Joyce Meyer
Study Suggestion
Write a prayer to God and ask Him to help you focus on the positive in people and believe the best of them. Keep it in a place you can see it and be reminded of your prayer.
