"Define love."
~ Under The Cherry Moon
Love is in the air this week; that of the hearts, flowers, and box of chocolates kind. Many consider this heady romantic experience ideal and feel less than whole without it. Truth be told, some who are "in love" seem to be testing the limits of their pain endurance.
Some champagne toast that they 'belong' to someone who in turn 'belongs' to them on Valentine's Day as the relationship crumbles around them. My grandmother once told me, "We have to decide if we are fools in love or we just love being fools." For many this is a difficult moment of truth. Hence, Christopher's insightful advice to Mary.
"If our love is only a will to possess, it is not love. You must love in such a way that the person you love feels free." ~Thich Nhat Hanh
An individual's personal definition of what they believe love should be dictates their experience in relationships. How often we wage battle for love that is scant, fleeting and inconsistent only to reject God's perfect love which is certain, abundant and everlasting.
Our Creator breathes His love into each of us. It is through His vine we are all interconnected and it begins with self love. It is a mystery that we cannot fall 'in love' with every part of ourselves the way God does, yet we demand unconditional forever love from another.
"God desires to reveal His heart to us and reveal His heart into us as we seek His face."
~ Bill Mills
It is the parts of us we deem unlovable we expect another to fill. We must seek God's love to fill these parts of ourselves with His Healing. God's love is unconditional because He is unconditional love. His love is such that He does not force it upon us. He offers and patiently waits without conditions. We are free to choose or refuse.
Define love, seek and embrace the truth of who you are through the heart of God. In His bosom you are never alone and will never be made the fool.
Seek to stay centered in His love and find peace.
What is your definition of love?
How does the truth revealed in your definition determine what you seek in love relationships?
Are you willing to submit to loving yourself as the Creator encourages?
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