:
Watch Live
Reston Bible Church

New to RBC? myRBC Give

  • About
    • History of RBC
    • What We Believe
    • Sunday Services
    • Weekly Activities
    • Staff
    • Pastors
    • Elders
    • Contact Us
    • Weather Policy
  • Teaching
    • Live Stream
    • Sermons
    • Sr. High Audio
    • Jr. High Audio
    • Men’s Ministry
    • Women’s Ministry
    • Marriage
    • Iglesia Hispana
    • Special Events
  • Events
    • Church Life
    • Men
    • Women
    • Children
    • Jr. High
    • Sr. High
    • Community
    • Family Life
    • Classes
  • Ministries
    • Shepherd Groups
    • ETS Courses
    • Family Life
    • Children’s Ministry
    • Jr. High Ministry
    • Sr. High Ministry
    • Young Adults
    • Men’s Ministry
    • Women’s Ministry
    • Iglesia Hispana
    • Worship
    • Prayer
  • Care
    • Deacons
    • RBC Cares
    • Counseling
    • Deaf Ministry
    • Food Pantry
    • Community Garden
    • Hope Ministry
    • Legal Clinic
    • GriefShare
    • Addicted Loved Ones
    • DivorceCare
  • Outreach
    • Global Missions
    • Stateside Missions
    • Living On Mission
    • ESL Classes
    • Guilford Elementary
  • Resources
    • 2024 Annual Report
    • Jobs at RBC
    • Volunteer
    • myRBC
    • RightNow Media
    • Exploring Faith
    • Believer’s Baptism
    • Parent-Child Dedications
    • Memorial Services
    • Weddings
    • Giving
  • Blog
  • About
    • History of RBC
    • What We Believe
    • Sunday Services
    • Weekly Activities
    • Staff
    • Pastors
    • Elders
    • Contact Us
    • Weather Policy
  • Teaching
    • Live Stream
    • Sermons
    • Sr. High Audio
    • Jr. High Audio
    • Men’s Ministry
    • Women’s Ministry
    • Marriage
    • Iglesia Hispana
    • Special Events
  • Events
    • Church Life
    • Men
    • Women
    • Children
    • Jr. High
    • Sr. High
    • Community
    • Family Life
    • Classes
  • Ministries
    • Shepherd Groups
    • ETS Courses
    • Family Life
    • Children’s Ministry
    • Jr. High Ministry
    • Sr. High Ministry
    • Young Adults
    • Men’s Ministry
    • Women’s Ministry
    • Iglesia Hispana
    • Worship
    • Prayer
  • Care
    • Deacons
    • RBC Cares
    • Counseling
    • Deaf Ministry
    • Food Pantry
    • Community Garden
    • Hope Ministry
    • Legal Clinic
    • GriefShare
    • Addicted Loved Ones
    • DivorceCare
  • Outreach
    • Global Missions
    • Stateside Missions
    • Living On Mission
    • ESL Classes
    • Guilford Elementary
  • Resources
    • 2024 Annual Report
    • Jobs at RBC
    • Volunteer
    • myRBC
    • RightNow Media
    • Exploring Faith
    • Believer’s Baptism
    • Parent-Child Dedications
    • Memorial Services
    • Weddings
    • Giving
  • Blog

Blog

Love as Viewed by the Recipient

Mike MinterBible, Devotional, Pastor MikeNovember 24, 20150

love-recipient

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. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. (1 Corinthians 13:4-7, NIV)

LOVE IS PATIENT: Thank you for being patient with my shortcomings. It makes me feel accepted by you.

LOVE IS KIND: Your kindness is more than I could ever wish as it makes each day something to look forward to.

LOVE IS NOT ENVIOUS: I have never felt your envy toward me which makes our relationship one of encouragement and not competition.

LOVE IS NOT BOASTFUL: You never speak highly of yourself which becomes an example for me to emulate.

LOVE IS NOT PROUD: Your humility landscapes the lives of those around you, and my life has been shaped by it.

LOVE IS NOT RUDE: There are no sharp edges in your speech or manners. I can express my thoughts without fear of attack.

LOVE IS NOT SELF-SEEKING: The fact that you are not self-seeking makes me feel important and not just tolerated.

LOVE IS NOT ANGRY: You never seem angry which makes me feel protected and safe when I don’t measure up.

LOVE DOES NOT KEEP SCORE: I have the freedom to fail without being reminded of past failures.

LOVE DELIGHTS NOT IN EVIL: Your avoidance of evil is a moral safeguard in our friendship.

LOVE REJOICES IN TRUTH: Your pursuit of truth gives me confidence that you are making wise decisions.

LOVE PROTECTS: I feel secure that you desire to protect my reputation, emotions and the hidden fears of my heart.

LOVE TRUSTS: Your consistent trust in me removes any suspicion and replaces it with trust in you.

LOVE GIVES HOPE: When you give hope to my life, I feel valued.

LOVE PERSEVERES: Your persevering love has been a faithful guide for my earthly pilgrimage.

YOUR LOVE HAS SET ME FREE.

Sunday Rewind | 11.22.2015

A Quick First Fruits 2015 Update

Blog Categories

  • Announcements
  • Bible
  • Celebrating Generosity
  • Children's Ministry
  • Community
  • Culture
  • Current Events
  • Devotional
  • Doxologies
  • Event Updates
  • Events
  • Family Life
  • Family Quest
  • From the Field
  • Gospel
  • Green Room Sessions
  • International Connection
  • Local Outreach
  • Media
  • Men's Ministry
  • Missions
  • Moms Connection
  • News
  • Next Generation Project
  • Pastor Mike
  • Preparing for Sunday
  • Quest Trail Guide
  • Resources
  • Service/Volunteer
  • Stay the Course
  • Take 2
  • Take 5
  • Teaching Series
  • Theology
  • Uncategorized
  • Women's Ministry
  • Worship
  • Young Adults Ministry
  • Youth Ministry

About Us

RBC exists to know Jesus Christ and to make Him known. We seek to accomplish that through biblical preaching, teaching, and authentic Christian community here in Northern Virginia and around the world.

Sunday Services:
9:00 and 10:45 a.m.
Phone: 703-404-5010

Learn more Connect with us

On the Blog

  • Preparing for the Jubilee Celebration
    Preparing for the Jubilee Celebration
    May 14, 2025
  • Preparing for Sunday | May 11
    Preparing for Sunday | May 11
    May 7, 2025
  • Preparing for Sunday | May 4
    Preparing for Sunday | May 4
    April 30, 2025
  • Preparing for Sunday | April 27
    Preparing for Sunday | April 27
    April 23, 2025
See the Blog

Upcoming Events

  1. Sr. High: Senior Honors Banquet

    May 30 | 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  2. Engagement Project 201

    June 1 | 9:00 am - 10:30 pm
  3. Spain Mission Trip Interest Meeting

    June 1 | 10:45 am - 12:00 pm
  4. Exemplary Husband Class

    June 4 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  5. Women’s Summer Book Clubs Kickoff

    June 4 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

View All Events

Follow Us
Copyright 2024 Reston Bible Church | 45650 Oakbrook Court, Dulles, Virginia 20166 | Privacy