Love endures and does what is needed!

 “Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.” (1 Cor. 13:4-7 NKJV)

It's sometimes hard to do the loving thing, especially when others feel wounded by it

Recently a dear friend of mine with advanced Alzheimer’s disease had to be moved from his home into an assisted care facility. This was a difficult and painful decision for his family to make, but it needed to be done for his safety and protection. He doesn't understand why he was moved from his home. He is now upset, feels betrayed, wounded and lashes out verbally at those helping him. Everyone explains to him repeatedly why the move was necessary, but he doesn’t understand. Because they love him, they faithfully do what is best for him and compassionately endure his outbursts of anger. 

“Faithful are the wounds of a friend.” (Prov. 27:6 KJV)

It helps to understand that God also looks beyond our faults, covers them with His love, and takes care of our real needs.

God instructs us to do the same to others, especially to family members, so that any "wounds will quickly heal"

“Share your food with the hungry, and give shelter to the homeless. Give clothes to those who need them, and do not hide from relatives who need your help. “Then your salvation will come like the dawn, and your wounds will quickly heal. Your godliness will lead you forward, and the glory of the lord will protect you from behind.” (Isa. 58:7-8 NLT)