When love grows cold stop sleeping in the fridge.
You know how it's like. It happens to many couples. Over the years people drift apart and what at one time was true love and affection becomes just a relationship between two people who just know each other.
Contrary to popular belief, love is not a feeling. It is an action, a decision. True, at first we are attracted to another person. We like that person. We enjoy being with them. We grow closer and we love them in the sense that we care about them. We care about their well-being, their hopes, fears, aspirations and their very existence.
In time, sometimes the caring diminishes. It shouldn't, but often it does. And that's where the decision, the action, to care and to love once again comes in. We make the decision that we will continue caring despite all odds. We will be true to our promise made to each other.
But what about our relationship with God? Does it too grow cold with time? Do we subconsciously distance ourselves from Him? Does He become just a genie we have in a lamp, or in a cupboard, that we run to when we're in trouble and need His help?
How do you think He feels about that?
Let us think about it for a while and make our decision ... once again.
...many have an unrealistic idea of what love is.
ReplyDeleteIt's because they've never experienced it.
DeleteGod bless, Tom.
Love and kindness always. ❤️
ReplyDeleteGod bless, CM.
DeleteHow this resonates, Victor. On the other hand! Through no intention, I now feel closer to God than ever before.
ReplyDeleteI am glad it has brought you closer to God. That was the intention.
DeleteGod bless you, Mevely my friend.
How it breaks God's heart when we fail to love Him as He deserves. Blessings, Victor!
ReplyDeleteAmen Martha. God bless you.
DeleteThis post hits home with me. Thank you for the reminder.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Kathy. God bless.
DeleteHello Victor: Without Gods love I would not have what I have, I try hard not to disappoint him daily, when Michela and I met we knew God wanted us to be together forever. I love my husband and am in love with him, he is an amazing man, he still after 48 years of marriage still opens the car door and other doors for me. We still have date night once a week.
ReplyDeleteCatherine
Thank you for this lovely comment, Catherine. It's good to see you visiting here again. God bless always.
DeleteFor all God provides for us, we should show him some love back.
ReplyDeleteAmen. Well said, Bill. God bless you.
DeleteLove is a decision for sure - whether it is your mate or God. You don't always see it, but it is there.
ReplyDeleteIndeed Sandie; it is a decision, an action, to be made time and again.
DeleteGod bless you and yours.
These are accurate observations, Victor. So many things regarding happiness and/or contentment are determined by the choices we make. As you said, love is a choice. Happiness is a choice. And with that said, our devotion to God is our choice.
ReplyDeleteIt's a choice we make; and (sadly) a choice many avoid to make when they turn their back on God.
DeleteGod bless you, Barbara.
So true Victor!!! Great post. It takes a bit of effort to keep love going for our spouses and God.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, K. God bless you.
DeleteLove is what you do even if you don't feel like it.
ReplyDeleteWell said, Mimi. God bless.
DeleteHi Victor, I can not imagine being without the love of God in my life. He has brought me through many trials and temptations. I am so glad He led me to my lovely husband, who I love very much too. God bless.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely testament, Brenda. Thank you. God bless you and your husband.
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