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The past few years I have shared I Corinthians 13:4-8 in February on Instagram and Facebook, a little portion of the verse, each day and ending with Love never fails on Valentines Day. I have really enjoyed setting up little vignettes with these words but this year I wanted to do something different and decided to stitch the words.
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I didn’t really have a plan and didn’t know where I was going to end up but I wanted to start and on a whim I grabbed up some old baby dresses I had in my stash and all the shades of red thread I had in my embroidery thread box (mom had given me years ago). And started stitching. I loved the process and how there was no real direction but that didn’t keep me from adding more stitches.
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I started in November and it was some time before the project evolved into “pages” that I would make into a book. It was pleasing to see how each page turned out, each with their own little special touches. Annie was always in my lap and threads on my clothes. I didn’t work in any order. Some nights stitching words, another adding a backing, another embellishing.
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It was a blessing to me to read and think and stitch on these words. I remember one night I found myself stitching words but not living them that particular day. It really turned my attitude around. I later confessed to Kevin the reason for my complete about face.
The words in this tender book are a gentle reminder of what love looks and feels like.
These words are simple.
Their impact unmeasurable.
Their blessings endless.
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Have you ever thought about the order of the attributes here? Paul didn’t start out with Love Never Fails.
Think on that for a minute.
But only after love does not dishonor others, love is patient, love is kind, love protects, love keeps no record of wrongs….then love never fails.
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How better we CAN love with His words in our heart.
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Happy Valentines to you and those you love.
xo katey