After my last blog, Amanda and I shared how the paradox of selfishness and selflessness impacts relationships. I am reminding myself that God is the Spirit that makes all things holy, the Energy that makes life tangible, and the Love that overcomes all obstacles. Apart from God, love is non-existent. There are many counterfeits, but authentic love emanates from God, through me, and toward you. If you are able to receive love through me, then that too is God’s love. His love is both the giving and the receiving of love. Love is God’s action on our behalf.
God loves unconditionally because love is Who He is, not something He has. He loves in response to Himself. His love is not based upon who I am or what I’ve done. He doesn’t love me because I’m loveable; He loves me because He is love.
Here’s the stretch… love is now the true nature of my being (in union with Christ). Therefore, I love because it is who I know myself to be. I love because it is right for me to love. To be true to myself is to love unconditionally because the fact of my loving is no longer based upon how you behave. I offer love with no strings attached. I am not looking for something from you in return for my love. I won’t love you more if you progress and I won’t love you less if you digress. In the true spirit of loving there is no perceived benefit to the lover. Love is given purely for the sake of the one who will receive that gift.
Obviously this is unearthly love…it comes from someone greater than myself. Apart from Him… nothing.
Wow! Beautiful words of truth. This reminds me that not only is this a God story from beginning to end, but that this Awesome love story is now manifesting in me toward myself and all my fellow man alike. My love does not hinge on ones deeds or progression. This post was quite the wake-up call. We pray Lord make your home in us the all make take a safe refuge from any that is other than you. Amen
Life really is about waking up…again and again…to who we really are. The illusion is strong, but reality is greater. Love conquers all and in the end…love wins!