In this book, I learned a lot Love is not about oneself only but about loving others.
Think about why a young guy will spend all his energy, time, and resources on a lady he loves even though they aren't married.
When you think about others, God can use a man to bless you.
Love—the kind that’s real—doesn’t come wrapped on Valentine’s Day. It’s not the momentary glow of a fresh relationship. It’s not the reuniting of two characters in a sappy movie.
No, real love is explained in the Bible. Real love is selfless, sacrificial, and unconditional. Jesus taught his disciples about love:
Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends. (John 15:13)
By this, we know love, that he [Jesus] laid down his life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers. (1 John 3:16)
1 Corinthians 13:4-5 5 Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil;
Love is not about me but about other people. Each of these characteristics of love is based on a caring, forgiving, and kind attitude that sees the value in others and not just in myself and my wants. That's why the old saying "The middle of sin is a big I!" makes sense. When "I" becomes more important than others and what "I" desire and that "I" win is more crucial than what someone else needs, then "I" have lost my way and do not demonstrate the love of Christ.
Love is Costly
Holy God and Sacrificing Father, teach me to notice others and value them as much as you do. I know you loved me when I didn't deserve it and saved me when I didn't deserve it. Help me take my eyes off myself and look at other people the way you do. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.
May God increase and Bless you
Numbers 6:24-26 NKJV
“The LORD bless you and keep you; The LORD make His face shine upon you, And be gracious to you; The LORD lift His countenance upon you, And give you peace.”
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