There is nothing greater than sharing love.
For most people, if they think hard enough, this statement rings true. It rings true in many different colors and scenarios and portrayals.
I believe the most skewed part about how love is viewed today though, is that it takes two or more. To love means the party as a whole benefits. To love means we make each other happy. To love means others will later serve me.
No, love goes and does. Love is leading without followers. Love gives without recognition. Love is hands and feet. Love isn't convenient. Love goes the second mile. What makes sharing love so great is this: it's one thing which doesn't need to be reciprocated to be enjoyed. There is no expectation in love. Love just does.
As much as I want to enwrap myself around such humble and wonderful statements, I know it's difficult- and difficult is an understatement.
These are the things which float in my head daily to remind me to love this kind of love:
- I have received the greatest gift known to man. I want everyone to desire the same light I have. But, if my light is ungrateful and deceitful (amongst other things), why would they want my love or the True Love I have known? My light may be the only light people encounter. That's heavy. But, I am just humbled and grateful to be the vessel.
- I have nothing to lose. I am confident in the Love I have chosen. Because of that, I can give freely and without expectation. Why keep that to myself?
- This is what I was made for. I was made to know God and make Him known. How do you make known the greatest love that has ever walked the earth? You love.
- It's fun. The joy from loving on someone gives me a high fifty times greater than PRing on a lift.
- It's an adventure. Sharing love with people leads to some interesting stories.
For most people, if they think hard enough, this statement rings true. It rings true in many different colors and scenarios and portrayals.
I believe the most skewed part about how love is viewed today though, is that it takes two or more. To love means the party as a whole benefits. To love means we make each other happy. To love means others will later serve me.
No, love goes and does. Love is leading without followers. Love gives without recognition. Love is hands and feet. Love isn't convenient. Love goes the second mile. What makes sharing love so great is this: it's one thing which doesn't need to be reciprocated to be enjoyed. There is no expectation in love. Love just does.
As much as I want to enwrap myself around such humble and wonderful statements, I know it's difficult- and difficult is an understatement.
These are the things which float in my head daily to remind me to love this kind of love:
- I have received the greatest gift known to man. I want everyone to desire the same light I have. But, if my light is ungrateful and deceitful (amongst other things), why would they want my love or the True Love I have known? My light may be the only light people encounter. That's heavy. But, I am just humbled and grateful to be the vessel.
- I have nothing to lose. I am confident in the Love I have chosen. Because of that, I can give freely and without expectation. Why keep that to myself?
- This is what I was made for. I was made to know God and make Him known. How do you make known the greatest love that has ever walked the earth? You love.
- It's fun. The joy from loving on someone gives me a high fifty times greater than PRing on a lift.
- It's an adventure. Sharing love with people leads to some interesting stories.
