Fuggetaboutit

1 Corinthians 13:4-8 talks about what love is. Love is patient, love is kind; you know what I'm talking about. But do we remember what is in the middle of the quote? It says (depending on what version/interpretation you read) it keeps no records of wrongs. But what does that mean?

We all know love to be that feeling we get when we are around someone or when we are thinking of them. Whether that be a spouse, a child, or other family member. In this instance, let us refer to love in the sense of a relationship; a marriage. Keep that in mind.

We know how we want to be treated. We want our other half to be patient with us. We want them to be kind to us. We don't want them to be easily angered. But flip that around and are all of those things YOUR first reaction? Let us hope so. 

We need to treat others the way WE want to be treated. It is quoted many times in the bible by Jesus, but even as far back as Leviticus 19:18. Love thy neighbor as yourself. Do we want our lover keeping records of our wrongs? When we mess up or make a mistake, do we want that held over our heads? No way! So what should we all do when people trespass against us? Forgive and forget. Or in a more simple term, FUGGETABOUTIT! ;)

The ants go marching on

Have you ever taken a moment to sit and watch an ant? Although they are quite small, they really are mighty. They are diligent, hardworking, and definite team players. Have you ever seen an ant (that wasn't dead) not moving? I didn't think so.

Ants are inspirational. Why? You may ask. They work together for a greater good. Those mounds with all the tunnels and stockpiles of food, do you think that just happens on its own? No way! Ants know who has what job and they complete it.

Teamwork is the best word I could use to describe how ants come together. Army ants for example, come together to take down larger creatures such as bigger bugs, snakes, and even mammals! Don't believe me? Check this out: Army Ants Eat Everything - NatGeo.

Ants not only come together for food, but they also unite for survival. Fire ants actual create a floating colony raft to save the whole group when there is a flood. Living in Florida, I can attest that fire ants are my least favorite bug because of their painful and itchy bite, but I can also admire their dedication: Fire Ants Make Living Raft - NatGeo.

So what is all this talk about ants? You might wonder. I feel that if we as a country- as a world even- came together as the ants do, we would have a much more enjoyable life. Spreading love and helping those in need. That is what Jesus would want us to do. "Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God." 1 John 4:7.