I am having major computer problems this week. By major I mean the kind that makes the serviceman laugh out loud. Sigh. Thankfully, I have a laptop and I have Carbonite (and it would appear a new computer is in my very near future). However, I have had no time to be thoughtful and reflective and come up with a meaningful post. I hope you don't mind this re-post.
My husband and I have taught at several True Love Waits retreats over the years, and they always make me consider the nature of true love. Whether between spouses, among family members or friends, true love follows Christ's example. While I wouldn't presume to tackle the vast topic of Christ's love, I hope to provoke some thoughts.
True Love initiates – God chose us without waiting to see how we would respond. True Love boldly and confidently makes the first move.
True Love risks – God knew that we would reject Him, and He chose to love us anyway. True Love understands that love may not be reciprocated, but chooses to love anyway.
True Love sacrifices – Jesus Christ sacrificed more for us than we comprehend. However, His sacrifice wasn't wasted on our selfish aspirations. He sacrificed to redeem us.
True Love commits – Jesus said He would never leave us or forsake us. Never. True Love isn't shallow or fair-weather. It is forever.
What do you think True Love means?
That’s awful about the computer problems! Oh my. Um, but love to me…I always like to use a quote from Fyodor Dostoyevsky about love, when he said, “To love someone is to see them as God intended.” Which almost ties back to what you said about love following God’s example. I hope the computer problems vanish…a great post–re-post or not!