L.O.V.E. It sounds innocent. It sounds endearing. It sounds enthralling.
Yet … it is not.
Love, in its true definition is a choice (aka a verb). It is work. It is turning the other cheek. It is 70x7. It is all that we hope for but sometimes fail to accomplish.
Love is an action. It is choosing to put the needs of another before our own.
Love comes in several different forms.
In the ritual of admiration from the opposite sex it is elating, euphoric, endearing and all consuming. It can drive you to the brink of madness both positively and negatively.
Yet, while I long for that fervent love from my (future) husband, God is calling me to walk out love to those around me; in my everyday life; to the (at times) unlovable. He is asking me if I am up for the challenge; if I am really able to walk out the love of Christ.
There are days I start out well prepared to walk in love. And, then, three hours into the day I begin to fail miserably. By the end of most days I feel so ill equipped to even talk about love let alone display it.
But, I feel I am called to share this walk with you...