The Heart of the Matter
By, Dwayne C. Foster
Being a youth pastor I get to see the love of teens. On again, off again relationships, heartbreaks and new loves, it’s all part of the cycle of learning how to have relationships.
I can take this blog several different directions and say that perhaps it is better not to be married, (who said that?) or that marriage is the greatest thing ever.
Well for me personally, I am a married fellow and I like being married. My wife is not only the person I live with, she is also my best friend. She is someone I highly trust in and respect.
Jesus often made it clear the importance of love and how we should treat others. This command to love others gets smacked around quite a bit.
1. Someone hurt me and I will never forgive them.
2. I loved them and they didn’t love me back; therefore I will never love anyone again.
3. I will love them only if they earn it.
Just think of the comments that you have made and have heard others say about love over the years.
This V-Day remember to show the one you love, the love of Christ. This is the best gift you can give to your sweetheart.
If you are without a sweetheart this V-Day, just give the person who God sends you a double portion of love the next time. So, you are not getting by with doing nothing, (ha!)
What an example of love Christ gave to us. He loved us so much that he laid down his life for us. He had so many options, but he chose to follow the will of his father, and follow through with the greatest love man can offer.
Christ died for the church, he died for sinners, and he died for you and me. His love never fails. It has already been proven and paid for.
So this month, the month of love, remember to give extra love this month, and share the love of Jesus with many.
Lastly, be thankful of the love of God and thank him.
Now, go buy some candy for your sweetheart or someone special and tell them you love them.
Love, your brother in Christ Jesus,
Dwayne
Posted on 01/27/2010 7:43 AM by Dwayne C. Foster
