"Not because of who I am, but because of what You’ve done. Not because of what I’ve done, but because of who You are." -Who Am I, Casting Crowns
"There is nothing better than that feeling you get when you realize God loves you, unconditionally, through everything, forever." -nonelikejesus
"True love is falling out of love, but still choosing to love." -via Erin Tangco
"Sacrificing your happiness for the happiness of the one you love, is by far the truest type of love." -Anonymous
“In the “Our Father”, there is no mention of love, instead we find the word “forgive”. Perhaps forgiveness is the highest manifestation of LOVE.” -Kuya Jello
"God loves each of us as if there were only one of us to love." -St. Augustine
"Joshua De Gracia
Joshua De Gracia and Summer Nakamura
1 Corinthians 14:4-7
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.”
Song of Solomon 2:7
“Do not arouse or awaken love until it so desires.”
True Love waits…Real Love moves in silence. No it’s not out of a movie or a fairy tale, it’s legit.
What is love? Well, it’s defined as emotions and experiences related to a sense of strong feeling and attachment. As Humans, we constantly yearn for that somebody and a lot of times people start relationships that they should they either are not ready or for the wrong reasons.
In the most famous of love verses in 1 Corinthians 14, the first verse is “Love is patient.” Most people don’t know what that means because it’s so difficult to wait.
When we want something, we want it right away. Instead, God calls us to wait and not stir love until it so desires. Wait on God’s timing and not our own. Remember, the right thing at the wrong time is still the wrong thing.
In my heart I believe that true love really does WAIT but sometimes emotions and romance get’s the best of us and we can’t wait. It’s very important for people to realize that it’s more than waiting, it’s waiting on when God says you are ready waiting on GOD’s timing and not our own. That is truly the most difficult part because who doesn’t desire true love? The only way we can ever get it, is if we wait on God.
Yes, waiting isn’t easy. One of man’s downfall is immediate gratification and the desire to get whatever it is we want as soon as possible and not be filled until we get it. However, when we do wait, we have an amazing opportunity to grow and fall in love with God. That’s why faith is so important. God knows the desires of our heart and in due time, will reward us if we walk a long the righteous path.
If we wait, it will be that much “better” when we do enter that relationship because there’s nothing better than God’s.
Application question:
Are you allowing God to be in control of your relationships or are you taking matters into your own hands?”
-KnowGodKnowLove
"I’m not itching to find love. I’m content. All I really want right now are laughs and the joy of accomplishments. But everything else, I have. I have everything, because God provides them to me. God taught me how to love, and it’s just so wonderful. I’m happy because I love everything around me. And I know love, even though I don’t know everything about it. I’m still learning what true love really means. But at the same time, I realize, love doesn’t have to come from romance. Love is everywhere, love is in the air we breathe, the little laughs, the small encounters, the friends, the care, the company of everything and everyone. And maybe this is God’s love for us, God’s gift: the beauty of the little things in life." -Anonymous
"I know of one means only by which to attain to perfection: LOVE. Let us love, since our heart is made for nothing else. Sometimes I seek another word to express Love, but in this land of exile the word which begins and ends is quite incapable of rendering the vibrations of the soul; we must then adhere to this simple and only word: TO LOVE.
“In the “Our Father”, there is no mention of love, instead we find the word “forgive”. Perhaps forgiveness is the highest manifestation of LOVE.” -Kuya Jello
"God loves each of us as if there were only one of us to love." -St. Augustine
"Joshua De Gracia
John 13:34 (NIV)
“Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love another.”
1 Corinthians 6:14 (NIV)
“Do everything in love.”
One of the many beautiful things about love is that it is all around us. You might be wondering, “What do you mean by all around us?”
1 John 4:8 states that “God is love” and thus, love is all around us, which might also reminds you of the phrase “love is in the air.”
God is everywhere and so is love. One of the awesome things about God is His unfailing love is the same yesterday as it is today and will be the same tomorrow.
Since we are filled with the love of God, I challenge you to go out and live it. One kind gesture such as smiling at someone, opening a door for a woman (yes, for you mighty men of God), asking a friend how their day is going or even giving a loved one a hug can make their day.
Love and good acts are contagious and it is amazing how far a little love and kindness goes. When you give out love to someone, it likes they catch it and instantly have the desire to pass it off to someone else. So get out there, love and be loved in Jesus name."
“Four part mini series about everyone’s favorite topic: love and relationshipsJoshua De Gracia and Summer Nakamura
1 Corinthians 14:4-7
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.”
Song of Solomon 2:7
“Do not arouse or awaken love until it so desires.”
True Love waits…Real Love moves in silence. No it’s not out of a movie or a fairy tale, it’s legit.
What is love? Well, it’s defined as emotions and experiences related to a sense of strong feeling and attachment. As Humans, we constantly yearn for that somebody and a lot of times people start relationships that they should they either are not ready or for the wrong reasons.
In the most famous of love verses in 1 Corinthians 14, the first verse is “Love is patient.” Most people don’t know what that means because it’s so difficult to wait.
When we want something, we want it right away. Instead, God calls us to wait and not stir love until it so desires. Wait on God’s timing and not our own. Remember, the right thing at the wrong time is still the wrong thing.
In my heart I believe that true love really does WAIT but sometimes emotions and romance get’s the best of us and we can’t wait. It’s very important for people to realize that it’s more than waiting, it’s waiting on when God says you are ready waiting on GOD’s timing and not our own. That is truly the most difficult part because who doesn’t desire true love? The only way we can ever get it, is if we wait on God.
Yes, waiting isn’t easy. One of man’s downfall is immediate gratification and the desire to get whatever it is we want as soon as possible and not be filled until we get it. However, when we do wait, we have an amazing opportunity to grow and fall in love with God. That’s why faith is so important. God knows the desires of our heart and in due time, will reward us if we walk a long the righteous path.
If we wait, it will be that much “better” when we do enter that relationship because there’s nothing better than God’s.
Application question:
Are you allowing God to be in control of your relationships or are you taking matters into your own hands?”
-KnowGodKnowLove
"I’m not itching to find love. I’m content. All I really want right now are laughs and the joy of accomplishments. But everything else, I have. I have everything, because God provides them to me. God taught me how to love, and it’s just so wonderful. I’m happy because I love everything around me. And I know love, even though I don’t know everything about it. I’m still learning what true love really means. But at the same time, I realize, love doesn’t have to come from romance. Love is everywhere, love is in the air we breathe, the little laughs, the small encounters, the friends, the care, the company of everything and everyone. And maybe this is God’s love for us, God’s gift: the beauty of the little things in life." -Anonymous
"I know of one means only by which to attain to perfection: LOVE. Let us love, since our heart is made for nothing else. Sometimes I seek another word to express Love, but in this land of exile the word which begins and ends is quite incapable of rendering the vibrations of the soul; we must then adhere to this simple and only word: TO LOVE.
But on whom shall our poor heart lavish its love? Who shall be found that is great enough to be the recipient of its treasures? Will a human being know how to comprehend them, and above all will he be able to repay? There exists but one Being capable of comprehending love; it is Jesus; He alone can give us back infinitely more than we shall ever give to him." -St. Therese of Liseaux
"God’s love for you is not dependent on how you look, how you think, how you act, or how perfect you are. His love is absolutely nonnegotiable and nonreturnable. Ours is a faithful God." -Max Lucado
"God loves each of us as if there were only one of us." -St. Augustine
"Your circumstance doesn’t reflect God’s love for you. Jesus Christ, crucified and resurrected, reflects God’s love for you. So whether you’re high or low, the cross will always be the same." -Blake Baggott
"God’s love for you is not dependent on how you look, how you think, how you act, or how perfect you are. His love is absolutely nonnegotiable and nonreturnable. Ours is a faithful God." -Max Lucado
"God loves each of us as if there were only one of us." -St. Augustine
"Your circumstance doesn’t reflect God’s love for you. Jesus Christ, crucified and resurrected, reflects God’s love for you. So whether you’re high or low, the cross will always be the same." -Blake Baggott
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