Love…Where Are You?

Written by Lynn Mosher

What is love? Is it definable? Is it a feeling? A passion? Is love always romantic? The dictionary defines love as, “a profoundly tender, passionate affection for another person, a feeling of warm personal attachment or deep affection for a parent, child, or friend, sexual desire, affectionate concern for the well-being of others, the benevolent affection of God for His creatures or the reverent affection due from them to God.”

Passions and feelings can be fickle; they can change. So, where do you look for a love that lasts?

* in a bar
* in a friend
* in a marriage
* in a father or mother
* in a boyfriend or girlfriend?

Is it found…

* in status
* in things
* in money
* in a career
* in notoriety
* in possessions
* in power or position?

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Where is this love?

If you’re looking for love in the people or things in the above lists, you’re looking in all the wrong places. You must first look inward. If you have no love within you, you will not be able to give love to another.

Do you yearn for that special love, the kind of love that believes in you, nurtures you, encourages you, supports you, comforts you, is always there for you? Do you wonder if this elusive, unchanging, lasting-forever-kind-of-love exists? It does exist. This love comes in the person of Jesus Christ.

You love yourself and others, you find that perfect love, when you give your heart to Jesus. He loves you. Have you loved Him back? The disciple John wrote in one of his letters, “We love Him because He first loved us.” (1 John 4:19, NKJV)

You have been loved with an everlasting, all-sacrificing, all-forgiving, unconditional, perfect love. You are beloved. Cherished. To die for. Jesus says to you, “You did not choose Me, but I chose you.” (John 15:16a, NKJV)

You are the one He loves; He gave His life for you. “This is My body which is given for you.” (Luke 22:19 NKJV)

The apostle Paul wrote, “Long before [God] laid down earth’s foundations, He had us in mind, had settled on us as the focus of His love,” (Eph. 1:4a, The Message). When you know this kind of precious love, you will begin to truly love yourself and others. Your love life will be in order.

So, what or whom do you love? If I asked you to answer, without thinking, what you love the most, what would be your immediate response? Your boyfriend or girlfriend, your spouse, your children, your car, your bank account, your physical appearance, your iPod, your cell phone?

Jesus asks you, “Do you love Me more than these others?” (John 21:15, TLB)

“We know how much God loves us, and we have put our trust in His love. God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and God lives in them. And as we live in God, our love grows more perfect.” (1 John 4:16-17a NLT)

May you know this perfect love.

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9 Responses to “Love…Where Are You?”

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nasim says:

December 18, 2011 at 2:19 am

i think that those kinds of love which could be fickle were the steps of my feet to reach that real love in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. like walking the steps up to go to upstairs the best rooms of the house. boyfriend or girlfriend, spouse, children, car, bank account, physical appearance, iPod, cell phone,… they are not bad they are just there so that by the means of them we can achieve that real goal. what is important is that we should not stay there and must not stick to them. God bless you.
Lynn Mosher says:

October 19, 2011 at 4:50 pm

Praveen, please forgive me for not responding sooner. I have been very sick. You have received some very good advice. I pray you find that the heavenly Father awaits you to come to Him, to sit in His lap, to talk to Him. He will wrap His arms around you and speak to your heart, giving you comfort and peace. There is no greater love. Praying for you.
Alfred says:

October 18, 2011 at 10:06 pm

Hi Praveen. Connie & Doris have given you the invitation to accept the LOVE that God offers. This is God’s perfect timing, as He has prepared your heart to receive. I thank God for reaching out to you!
Doris says:

October 18, 2011 at 1:32 pm

Dear Praveen,
I agree with Connie that we are so glad that you came to this website and that you can know without a shadow of a doubt that God is not only real but He does love you and want you to come to Him. His arms are open wide. This article explains a bit more what Connie was talking about, about how you can begin that personal relationship with God. http://powertochange.com/discover/faith/discoverpurpose/

Also, we have wonderful online mentors who would love to email you and walk alongside of you on this journey of getting to know the God who loves you unconditionally. Just fill out the form on this page http://powertochange.com/discover/talk-to-a-mentor/ and a mentor will email you back.
Connie Moravec says:

October 11, 2011 at 11:48 am

Dearest Praveen,
I can tell how much you’re hurting. I also don’t think that it is a coincidence that I “just so happened” to be on this website on the very day that you made this post. I don’t know if you will come back and read these comments,but I’m trusting that the Lord will use this response in whatever way He sees fit.
I don’t know what your situation is, but I take complete confidence and comfort in knowing that God does. He is real. He is available. He’s completely aware of your condition and He’s wants you to come to Him.
Step toward Him. How? Start by talking honestly and openly to Him about your hurts and concerns (just like you talked on this website). Second, go to the Bible and start learning about Him. Go to the gospel of John if you’ve never read the Bible before. God is powerful and He’s personal.There is absolutely no person on this earth that can give you the love you seek. Human love will always be incomplete; go to the source Praveen…….you will not be left wanting.
praveen kumar says:

October 11, 2011 at 7:23 am

i want love i don’t have mom n dad love now i want love i want feel the love i’m waiting for love plz so one love me
praveen kumar says:

October 11, 2011 at 7:20 am

love is like a feel in avery one heart
Lynn Mosher says:

February 8, 2011 at 7:14 am

Yes, Emmanuel, you are so right. Thank you so much for taking time to read and comment. I’m honored. Blessings to you!
Emmanuel N. Obu says:

February 7, 2011 at 8:55 pm

Thanks for reminding us of truly loving God first, then we can also begin to experience greater dimensions of love. Thank you very much