Two weeks ago, one of my dear readers, who responds to most of my posts with insightful and thought-provoking comments, asked a question in her response. She asked, “Is just Love alone, enough?” I feel the inquiry is worthy of an answer. As I often say, during this pandemic season of our lives, many things are different, such as the time we spend at home, with whom we spend time, the way we socialize, and the list goes on. Most importantly, many spouses with little time together in the past are face to face for hours. However, dating couples who may no longer have steady in-person “date nights” converse more via zoom, Facebook, or other social media.
Moreover, everyday exclamations of love for some is on the decline. Do you know couples like that? Everything that screams “I love you” is few and far between. I am not married nor presently in a relationship with anyone and would love to tell someone, “I love you” every day. However, I know others experience challenges in connection to this pandemic and being together more. Sometimes tempers fly, and love has less of a happy tone. So, thinking of where you are presently in your relationship is just love alone enough?”
Does love sustain your relationship through these challenging and uncertain times? Is it a cover for a multitude of faults? Does it keep the smile on your face while bills pile up and are ready to go through the roof? Are your fears stronger than love, or is it the reverse- love is more potent? Is just love alone enough? As I conclude, think about these questions, and please share your thoughts. Who knows? By your testimony, someone else is blessed! As always, you don’t have to use your name- Anonymous is acceptable. Thank you again to the reader, who has us thinking about this question. This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. John 15:12. I’ll be back next week with a new post, “Principles of Dating- Collecting Data!”
Be encouraged, and God bless!
Sister Jackie
Deep Question. On the natural, I think that conviction, determination, humility and resilience, all are necessary in establishing a strong bond of love, no matter what the nature of the relationship, whether it be friend, family, spouse or significant other. But I think that one “must” first have genuine love for the “love” bond to even begin to form. Because I do believe that love conquers all, and that love is blind, love needs to please and be pleased, and we need love to forgive and be able to move on with that person, or without them.
Because love is the “ultimate” experience that the heart and soul yearns for, it should not be taken lightly, even if others dis-respect it. After-all, “love” is an action word, so some work has to be put in it for it to work as one desires for it to work for them. The “work” aspect of “love in action” is the great challenge. I think “the work” is what makes “love” enough, and if we don’t work at it, then “love cannot be enough alone…just my thoughts.
If we believe that to genuinely love another, is ultimately step one, then maybe it has to be MUCH more than just love alone to bind the relationship together for a moment or a lifetime. “The Work”!
For me, I love “forever love” and treasure those people that The Lord have allowed me to love for a lifetime, whether they loved me back the same or not. But I love moments of love too. I love “love” deeply!!! I learned that Love can help us to heal from rejection>>>
“And above all things have fervent love for one another, for love will cover a multitude of sins.”- 1 Peter 4:8
You have given a deep and thoughtful response—so many good points for us to ponder. Let me comment on one area. Love is work, and it has to be hard, diligent, unstoppable work for love to be enough. No sincere effort, no lasting “forever love.” I, too, love “love” and all that it encompasses, and with the right individual, it will be enough. May the love of God rest upon you and touch every aspect of your life. Thank you so much for sharing your timely wisdom.
Hello Jackie,
According to Corinthians, love is the greatest of the three: Faith, Hope and Love.
I think love is the foundation, the cornerstone and the principal thing, however, it’s not the only thing.
We must build upon love. A house is only as good as its foundation. We never stop at the foundation; but continue to add to it; (walls, windows, doors, roof)
So, the next question would be, what is love?
Read Corinthians for God’s definition of what love is and what it is not.
Thank you for taking us a step further in our “love” journey. Yes, we must build on love for it to stand and endure the test of time. If the foundation is weak, it doesn’t even have a chance to mature and grow. A builder puts in the work to build a house beginning with a solid foundation. We can further explore love. I believe we will see different views because individuals have their personal opinions on what love is. I will present that as a topic – What is love? I would love to see how people view love. We know how God views it. Look for that post in two weeks. Thank you for sharing those words of wisdom. Heavenly blessings are yours from above. God bless you!