188. When You Struggle to Love Others: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

In this episode of Moments of Worship, Pastor Keith reflects on a past experience with a difficult musician—someone he tried to serve and love, but who remained critical and resistant. This personal story sets the stage for today’s Fighter Verse, 1 Corinthians 13:4–7, which describes a love that is patient, kind, enduring, and selfless: a love that often feels impossible in messy, real-life relationships.

But this passage isn’t about a love we can generate on our own. It’s a supernatural love that flows from Christ, who first loved us. As Tim Keller said, “Love is not an emotion. It’s an action.” Pastor Keith encourages listeners to lean on the Spirit when dealing with people who are hard to love, not to retreat, but to reflect Christ’s enduring love.

The episode ends with a reminder: our love for others is how we show the gospel. And in the moments when love feels hardest, we’re often closest to showing the heart of Christ.