To master something, you have to commit and invest time, energy, soul, effort, and soul into it. The same goes to love.
Love is developed.
Through time and seasons of lessons, love develops. You learn its secrets, its joys and ways to effectively love. You learn how to love and through those lessons, you slowly grow to master it.
But, you have to wonder how and where perfect love is. You also have to wonder what love to mirror and imitate. There is only one love that should be replicated so that true love develops. True, sacrificial love of God is perfection. Laying down one’s self for the sake of another is learned and as love develops, God will be shown.
As love is developing, my aim is that the love of Jesus radiates. 1 John is embedded on my heart and is my life’s story, aim, purpose, and mission.
Love.
Love is developing. Let it develop.
Love is simple.
There is no confusing, mysterious equation to solve when it comes to love. Love is simple.
I am convinced that God’s love for mankind is not complex. It’s simple. It’s pure. It’s true. It’s sincere. It’s quite simple. He loves us. Simple as that. The simplicity of a great love leaves me utterly speechless.
This whole time, I’ve been trying to conceptualize love, define love, and create love. How wrong am I! Love is simple. You love. You are loved.
I don’t know what got into me, but I made a ‘blogger’ account (one that is connected with google+). I know many people would ask “why make two accounts and why have two blogs?” My response to that question is: a) the two different blogs target different people; b) the messages God gives to me for tumblr and blogger are completely different - both serve different purposes; and c) just because.
Here’s the link ;)
jewels31.blogspot.com
:)
As of late, God is teaching me more and more about love and as He does, He speaks 1 Corinthians 13 to me (a LOT). Love is patient. Love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dis-honor others; it is not self-seeking; it is not easily angered; it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil, but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
There is nothing more that I could add on to the definition of love. When it comes to living out the Gospel, Love is all-encompassing <3
You have to face your fears even through the fog of tears. There’s a goal that will be reached but only if the journey is something that you seek.
You’re not running in vain, even though you run in agony and pain. There’s purpose in each step and there’s a lesson to be learned if only you keep your eyes looking ahead.
The cross, the cross - is where I’m running and for His glory will i be lead.
Hold on tight to Hands that never fail and fall into the arms of the one who will always care. In those arms of safety and refuge, let down the hurts, burdens, and everything you want to refuse. Open up hands and raise those arms up. Surrender it all and let Him lift you up. Let it go and let Him in, for He knows what’s best before it all can even begin.
These past few weeks and months have been such a rollercoaster. This rollercoaster ride has been a fast ride and an exciting one. There were also moments of complete adrenaline rushing through my veins because of fear and excitement; yet, I wouldn’t trade it for the world. As much as I wanted to give up and as much as I wanted to quit - as much as I wanted to get off the ride - I’m glad I stayed. As exciting as this ride is, I’m ready to get off this ride, walk around the park and ride a new ride.
This ride has lost its thrill and I’m ready to get off. Greater things are ahead. The next ride is ahead. I’m ready :)
Love is coming soon.
If I take into consideration my honest, current state of being, this blog would make no sense. Therefore, I have to give complete credit, thanks, honor, and glory to God for this post :)
Love is completely hopeful.
Out of nowhere, an unexpected message of “joy is coming” came to me. I honestly can’t say it’s from me, because ‘joy is coming’ is probably the last thing I would tell myself. However, God is whispering to me: Joy is coming. As the winter season passes by and as spring approaches, joy is coming. Just as the trees are starting to bud, joy is starting to grow.
However, I have to be opened to see joy. I have to be opened to know this joy when it comes. This joy will be an unexpected joy, but one that will bring life and security. I’m excited, humbled, and scared. Joy is coming.
The words of Jesus remain ever so faithful. Joy comes with the morning.
Love is faithfulness.
Regardless of life’s circumstances and despite the tribulations that we endure, faithfulness is a manifestation of true love. In hard times and difficult moments, it’s always tempting to run away and to turn our backs away from the person, thing, and place we love. The test is not of courage to endure; the test is about the willingness to let love take its course so that faithfulness to the person, thing and place would last.
As I read the old testament, I find myself praising God for His mercy, love, and faithfulness. He never turns His back on those He loves and those who love Him in return. He is such a faithful God. I’m sure God grew sad as He saw His people love other gods and worship false idols; yet, He never turned His back on them. Instead, He pursued them harder and loved them more abundantly.
My purpose is to imitate and reflect the image of Christ to everyone around me. I have to mirror His faithfulness. I have to let faithfulness be made manifest in my life. There are moments I want to run and stop everything I’m doing. Where is my faithfulness in that? Instead of running and instead of giving up, I have to remain faithful. Until the day of Jesus, I will remain faithful.
Sorry, God. Yet, thank You, God.
Love is unending.
Your love never fails, never gives up, never runs out on me - lyrics from the song “One Thing Remains”
I’ve been doing a lot of reflecting and thinking these days. All it took for this reflection mode to kick in was one phrase from one person. This one phrase has so much depth and stirred up some deep roots of my desires and made me/makes me reflect. Not so much question, but reflect. I know I am protected and guided by grace and the Holy Spirit wherever I go and in whatever I do. But„ this one is different. There are many layers to peel and many layers that have piled on to the root of the matter.
Still, through it all, I know that the grace of God will be with me wherever and in whatever I do. And, in actuality, it’s not a matter of where I am; it’s always a matter of what I’m doing wherever I am. As long as I live a holy life, a life dependent on the Holy Spirit, a life of love, a life of trust in God, and a life in submission to my life’s story’s Author, I’ll be a-okay.
I’m riding the wave and trusting that He will guide me, take me, carry me, and lead me.
Love is extravagant.
As i write this out, im looking out to the ocean and just marveling at my Maker’s fingerprint. His DNA is in each grain of sand and each drop of water. His presence is known, felt, and much appreciated.
By enjoying the Creator at this exact moment, i am in worship.
His love for mankind is truly extravagant and splendrous.
Love is trusting in the Lover.
Trusting that His affection and plans for me are for my goodness need to be trusted. Trusting that His timing is impeccable and His will is flawless need to be trusted. Without this trust, love is not mutual - it’s one sided. One Lover gives all there is to give and affirms everything He has given, is giving, and will give.
Trust the Lover and Giver of good things.
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