Wow. I am constantly being reminded of how challenging it is to be in a romantic relationship. It seems like everyday I learn something new about myself, my partner, my relationship with God, and so much more. I know God is using this relationship as one way to shape me into the person he wants me to be. But boy do I rebel at times!
This past week I learned and experienced something else about love. And it's hard to put this one into one word. You see, when we are in a relationship with someone we love and enjoy spending time with, we want to be with that person as much as possible which is natural because we want to be around things and people that we enjoy and that make us feel good. But then that easily could turn into a form of selfishness and greed. Especially when someone or something else tries to interfere.
What I'm saying is there should be a balance in all relationships, even the really good ones! We have to allow the other person, and ourselves, to step away from the relationship in order to be a blessing to other people. It goes back to the elementary teaching of sharing. We are to share the ones we love because we want others to experience the love that we are experiencing. Makes sense?
For example, we should not be followers of Christ just for ourselves and our own well-being and enjoyment. We should not be selfish with the gospel message. We must share because we want others to have the peace and forgiveness we do. We want others to know the amazing love and mercy of God. Someone very close to me just told me my Christian walk is not just for me! My spiritual life is not just for me! It is to be shared with others, believers and nonbelievers.
Whew! I went on a tangent there huh? Lol. It's just all tying in together though about this whole love thing. Love is so not selfish. It is the exact opposite. It is self-sacrificing, giving.
One thing love isn't...Love is Not Selfish.
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