Love is patient, love is kind... love never fails.
The sermon was phenomenal, one of those that really spoke to me.
So as I digested it and this is what I got...
Love isn't two sided.
Not REAL love.
Puppy love can be.
I love you if you love me.
I give to you because you give to me.
I do this for you and expect you to do this for me.
Tit for Tat.
Real Love is
no-strings attached.
It's one sided.
It's a statement from me to you.
I
Love
You.
(period)...
no ifs, ands, or buts
no ifs, ands, or buts
Now, ideally, love will be mutual - give and receive...
but if not, I still love you.
Love never fails, if it's real love.
Very true.
ReplyDeleteThank you Spanky!
Delete~fiona
The passage from Cor. is one of my favorites.
ReplyDeleteHug,
joey
:)
DeleteIt's funny, I've heard it all my life, yet I have to say after listening to this sermon, I will look at it in a new light. It means so much more to me.
Hugs,
fiona
Shakespeare sums up love nicely too:
ReplyDeleteLet me not to the marriage of true minds
Admit impediments. Love is not love
Which alters when it alteration finds,
Or bends with the remover to remove:
O no! it is an ever-fixed mark
From Sonnet 116 which was read at my wedding.
I like Corinthians too...
DF
Hi DF! Thanks for commenting!
DeleteWOW, I don't know if I have ever heard that...it is WONDERFUL! Really, exactly what I was talking about.
Love is not love which alters when it alteration finds. Exactly...
Hugs,
fiona
One of my favorite passages too. Although, I have to wonder, if it is never nourished or returned, can it be sustained?
ReplyDeletehugs abby
I don't know if it can be sustained. But I do believe that my love should be mine to give. What is done with it and what happens when I put it out, well - that is other's decisions. I can't control what others do.
Deletehugs,
fiona
Yes. Keeping in mind that love is a verb. So one can act with love, as best we can, in all ways ~ i think it's a form of mindfulness, if that makes any sense. i can be a loving person regardless of what's going on with the other person.
ReplyDeleteOf course, you know, i think sometimes acting with love means i need to go, or i need to set a limit, or say no. Sometimes. But figuring out how to do that lovingly is - for me - a key element.
Nice post!!
Absolutely. I am glad you made that clarification. I believe, whole heartedly that I am responsible for MY actions. I cannot control other's actions.
DeleteThere are times that I have had to lovingly say no. There are times where I had to lovingly put limits on for either the other person or to protect, either physically or psychologically.
Thanks aisha,
fiona
Wonderful post, and so very true.
ReplyDeleteTo truly love is to know when to let go, and know when to hold on; finding happiness in knowing you have done the right thing for the ones you love.
Thank you for putting up such a thoughtful post.
Thanks for the comment Anna May!
DeleteI really appreciate your input!
~fiona
Love has no strings attached, but love will create the strongest bonds. Thanks for sharing such a positive post :)
ReplyDeleteThanks faerie. The bonds of love are amazing!!
Deletehugs,
fiona
So I've really loved.
ReplyDeleteI wasn't really loved back, but still I loved. Supportively, long-sufferingly.
It was a sort of black pit of soul-suckingness. So I agree with you - but it's not sustainable, not like that.
I think it's easier to really love someone who just ignores you, honestly. :)
C,
DeletePoint of clarification...
You think it's easier to love someone who ignores you than someone who ___fill_in_the_blank_____.
Sorry, just confused.
Hugs
Conina I've been in that place too, but also in the ignoring - indifference is soul sucking despair. At least hate or dislike is an emotion being returned - albeit negatively.
DeleteThan someone who pretends to love you but doesn't actually. :)
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