Love remains... through it all

You know Ive been really thinking about love lately.. and not like in any way that I want love but in a way that I need to love better. So where else to turn but to scripture where the love manifest itself the most. Deny what you want but if Jesus died on the cross, as we know historically to be true, we can sense that he didn't die for himself, but for love. Love for his Father, to complete his life in full obedience as well as understanding and sharing of the love of the Father. So I recall the love of Jesus to the church to withstand punishment, name calling, torture, bad reputation, among other things, and also treated as a criminal resulting in dying. Also I turn to 1 Cor 13... and as you begin to read, you realize Paul's challenge, that nothing is worthwhile with out the love. The thing as of late that catches me the most is the part that says perseveres. Love perseveres. That's powerful, because that means love exists beyond being loved back, actually love exists even when hate is what is given.Love trumps all things. We can apply that to lots of areas in our life. Job, ministry, family, responsibilities, people to people encounters. But for me the place in sticks out the most is at the point of relating to people.
So take that persevering love and apply that to the people you are to love and serve and they turn away from your love. Or they say its too hard, or I've been hurt before. Love moves past that. As a girl that means that I can perceive those little things, and feelings that other people might feel and adjust my actions to meet the in between lines that a normal basis maybe no one even pays attention to, like a piece of trash on the ground or a lady feeding her son, and can't get up for a napkin or a drink. Also for the girl I'd say move past what feels safe and good, and remember that love not only persevers but also hopes and trusts. Ladies, know how to protect that heart, but not let the protecting hold you back from giving love. For guys I'd discernably say, be a warrior fight for what you love. Pray that God give you vision and a warrior heart to capture what you want, what you know is right. No matter what obstacles there maybe, Jesus suffered much and death to examplify his love to His Father and to His Bride.

Call me a hopeless romantic but Love will always stand. It doesn't fade. because true love is defined in 1 Cor 13, and if you are offering that love it'll last forever, it'll outlast your life. We give up all to easily. We fade on commitment because we hold on to our selfish hearts. Let us love with the greatest love ever, with the one who created love to be and to last.