Lately, love has been on my mind. And I find myself asking questions like: How do we take the plunge and let love in and not be afraid of getting hurt? How do we know when to fight for it?
Through out my life I have learned that every one wants to love and be loved in return (yes, that is from the movie from Moulin Rouge). But, think about it... Really think about it. Have you ever told someone that you love them and not want them to say it back? More, than likely, no. You want them to say those three little words right back to you.
Love in all relationships comes in many forms. I have a great relationship with a best friend of mine. We communicate as much as possible whether it be a "smiling poop" via emoji text or through a lunch conversation that consists of many detailed topics. However, every time we talk or see each other we tell each other "I love you". And even though we both know we love each other deeply, every time it is said something about it warms my heart. I think it is to be true for all of us out there. Seriously, sometimes we don't even love ourselves. But, to know that someone out there loves you can only make you feel more comfort in yourself.
There is this song called "Hope Now" by Addison Road, and it begins with: "If everything comes down to love, then just what am I afraid of?" I have replayed that line in my mind over and over again and I can't get over the simplicity of it. What are we afraid of? I would rather put my whole heart into someone rather than regret never taking the chance. Love is a huge part of my life. I love many things. I love God, I love my family, I love my friends, I love my dog, and most importantly I love the life God has given me. And all these things that I love have all hurt me before; intentionally and unintentionally. But this does not stop me. I will still love the things/people that come into my life if the feeling is there. I do not want to regret not taking chance on something that could be great. Because even if it does not end up the way I would have hoped I know that I am going to learn and grow from the experience of love.
2 Corinthians 4:16-20
"That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day. For our present troubles are small and won't last very long. Yet, they produce for us a glory that vastly out weighs them and will last forever. So, we don't look at the trouble we can see now; rather, we fix our gaze on the things that cannot be seen. For the things we see now will soon be gone, but the things we cannot see will last forever."
