You qualify!
Happy Valentine Friend!
Love is truthful……. Love is faithful……. Love is beautiful…….Love is wonderful……. Love is powerful……. Love is…….Can you complete the blank?
If you have it, you ought to give it, if you’re not receiving it, go get it! I believe everyone deserves to be loved although in actual fact, that’s not the case. What could be the reason for this?
Perfect
As human beings, due to the many imperfections and corresponding consequences we have been exposed to, there is a desire to almost be flawless – attain a level of excellence or assume a state of perfection. Everyone puts their best foot forward; afraid their true colours would be revealed, they project their strength and conceal their weaknesses – Why should my frailty be known, they ask and think?
Jesus in responding to the scribes of the Pharisees, who sought to condemn him for eating and drinking with sinners, said:
“It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.” Mark 2:17 (NIV)
So, if you need love Friend, you can have it regardless of your state; however, there is an action for you. You may have to “Go down to the threshing floor” or simply ask ”A certain lady out.” In any case, do something but don’t be limited to these.
Generally, it is patients who consult their doctors for advice, check-up, surgery, prescription, etc. Seldom do doctors visit patients without a request or consent but in the above passage, we can see Jesus did, why?
But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Therefore, live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. Romans 5:8, Ephesians 5:2
Friend, when love comes to town, be sure to jump that train and catch that flame!
Love
A lot has been seen, said, sung, portrayed and written about it. Some believe it’s just a feeling, others, a way of living; an invariable on all viewpoints remains “Love is giving”. Love has both saving and staying power, it impacts, hence, God gave, Jesus gave, you give and I too give!
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16
Anyone can and that includes you Friend.
Merit
So, you think he doesn’t deserve you because his pockets are not heavy, he thinks you’re not worth it since you’ve been ‘over spun’ and they think you lack potential, will amount to nothing, therefore not to be reckoned with. Friend, whatever your background, just know that you qualify!
Paul’s Letter to the Romans reads:
Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die. But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:7-8
While we were yet sinners… when there was no cause for him to befriend let alone visit us, he came and died for our redemption. I encourage you Friend to ponder on this scripture the next time you’re tempted to put a premium on your love for someone or underplay another’s love for you. After all, not all you are or have is by merit only; or else, you would be and have nothing.
You don’t have to be perfect to stand a chance; quit wallowing in your pain and shame, let someone love you, better still, Let Jesus love you! The love you give, refuse to give or receive today is bound to impact for better or worse, so think and ask yourself what outcomes you desire?
There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. 1 John 4:18
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Endless Love
I Love You