Oh but to LOVE and be LOVED in return...
I’m in a season where I’m learning to embrace loving people again.
The question may be asked, "Why were you resistant to loving people to begin with?" Well, if truth be told, life has taught me the hard way that sometimes love doesn't last always. However, that doesn't mean that we shouldn't give love, and be open to receiving love.
After many years of pouring love into relationships and watching life happen seemingly causing that love to somehow change, it is expected for one to be a bit discouraged. Sometimes you'll hear people say I'll never love again. However, understanding seasons helps us to better adjust when things as such occur. (But that's another topic for another post)
I had to teach myself that IT’S OKAY TO LOVE PEOPLE & it's also okay to allow people to in turn love me. It's also okay if the love you once had for someone shifts or dwindles! It's all a part of growing and maturing and navigating this thing called life.
If we look back over our life time, we can all testify of having a friend at one point or the other, that we are no longer connected to for whatever reason, good or bad. Nevertheless, it doesn't mean that you didn't love that person when you were connected and for some, even after moving on...
One things for sure, you can’t fight forever how you feel about someone. If you love them, then let it be just that! Love hurts sometimes, but it is also patient and kind, and gentle as well as understanding.
I believe as people in general, we should learn to embrace love more in our every day relationships. This could include friendships in different areas of life and communities such as work, school, church etc. We must understand that love isn’t only subjected to romantic relationships! We should also not seek to take on the world's perspective of only love who loves you. Sometimes the love you give to others is just what they need to keep going; to not give up. You’ll never know how the love you show can possibly help to save someone’s life! I truly believe the world would be a better place if we choose to be more loving towards one another.
Love is a joyous feeling! It's generous. It’s that feeling that makes you leap a little on the inside when you connect with someone thats important to you! Just being in their presence brings a little ray of sunshine to your life and brighten your day! Love is when you care about someone and their well being. It’s wanting to see someone reach their full potential, and selflessly going out of your way to help them reach and accomplish their goals! Love is also corrective but embracive!
There are so many different types and expressions of love, yet we put so much focus solely on romantic love that we miss out on all that love truly encompasses.
When you love someone, it is important that you let them know. Telling them you love them is one aspect of showing love, but your love should also be displayed in your actions. You should encourage people you love, show up for them, pray for them, celebrate them, and support them during good and bad times! Affirm them, stand by and with them, correct them when wrong, applaud their accomplishments and the more...
When I speak of love, I’m always reminded of the Sunday school song we sang as children; "Love is something that you give it away, you give it away, you give it away, Love is something that you give it away and you end up having more!"
So I encourage you, show love today, give love, everyday and everywhere you go!
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.
John 13:34 NIV
p.s I love you 💕
- Nads