the ... L Word

 

As I child I spent lazy summer afternoons in a field,by the river behind my Grandparents house.  I lay on my back endlessly plucking wildflowers petal by petal…"  He loves me " …" He loves me not "

Real Love does not fluctuate, cannot be ripped from ones' heart. Nor does it stop ,when someone lets us down ( again) ,or hurts our feelings….it just doesn't quit, …it is not revocable.!!

Did your parents throw you out of the house when you lied…fought…broke something, or failed a class?…. Would you stop loving your kids if they came home pregnant, got locked up …chose a hairstyle, fashion, sexual orientation or religion that you were against???

Do we consider divorcing our spouse over hair loss/ weight gain, denting the car, snoring, or severe health problems? Do we put our house on the market when our neighbors' leaves continually blow over that property line…or their dog does his business on our sidewalk?

Should we quit our job at the first sign of injustice ,…when someone else gets that promotion, or over conflicts with Bosses, coworkers or customers ??

No….LOVE is based on COMMITMENT not feelings……or circumstances  …They change !!!!!

Shhhhhhhhh….( our children are watchin')…Lets Not continue raising a generation of " quitters", following our trail of broken relationships,…unkept commitments and unfinished business,….whose "word" means…JACK !!

If you let circumstances or feelings determine your level of commitment ~

 ( you'll never make or keep one ) – or determine your level of Love ( you'll never find it) !!!

If we let day-to-day things start  affecting  the heart we have for the people we "claim" to Love…

Well…. what kind of Parents ,Husbands,Wives or friends would we be ???

People WILL… fall short ,…act ignorant, and  show their behinds ...regularly ,but…..

What if God quit on us when we fall short ???

 

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" Love never gives up or loses faith, is always hopeful and endures through ALL circumstances."  ~ 1 Corinthians 13:7

So….. Look at people with a gentle eye…Listen with an non judgemental ear….and Love with a forgiving and steady heart .

 

© 2007 J.Hampton [email protected]

 

Reviews

[Evangela]

So inspirational! So very true. People use the word "love" so loosely these days not understanding the very depth of it meaning. When its real and true whether it be something you do, have, or someone, in shows no prejudice, it sees beauty in all thats fall, and potential in something that may be deemed hopeless. Its a beautiful and powerful thing that goes beyond any human control. I enjoyed reading this and it truly lifted my spirits.

If you let circumstances or feelings determine your level of commitment ~
( you'll never make or keep one ) � or determine your level of Love ( you'll never find it) !!!

Spread these words to the world!!! Those that are ignorant may learn something from it.
Thanks for sharing this piece.

[Michael Anyanwu]

Powerful, powerful material. The truisms contained within this piece are truly eternal and founded upon a reality that eludes many.

Thanks so much for sharing this with me and inspiring me to have a more positive outlook on life.

[Randall Richard]

great stuff. the new testament was written in greek, which has 4 differant words for lovethe one used in 1 corinthians is agape which is a love guided by principal. you love because its the right thing to do. its the hardest to master but the storngest once developed.you wrote a nice testament to that love

[Damien Dsoul]

Your story (fictional or non-fic, I still can't decide) really speaks with vivid inspiration and imagination. I know a lot of folks out there who coulkd truly benefit from reading through its message ... Strong and passionate message.

[Brooklyn Darkchild]

Your writing has always been strong, but the last two pieces I've read: social commentary with a Christian slant, have definitely been your strongest. Your convictions shine through so clearly. I accept your form-and-function limitations as you accept them so I don't give you the Always Proofread lecture. Somehow or another you errors always fade away into the glow of your talent.
You have a great way of expressing yourself. I love the different sized fonts used in this piece for emphasis; especially the smaller font that reminds us:
"What if God quit on us when we fall short ???"
It's like a heavenly whisper in our ears.
As a Christian I sometimes forget that not everyone is familiar with 1 Corinthians 13:7. I agree with Bubo: everyone should read it. And commit it to heart. The Apostle Paul also goes on to say in verse 13:
"There are three things that will endure--faith, hope, and love--and the greatest of these is love."
God is love.
Be Blessed!
DC

[Bubo]

" Love never gives up or loses faith, is always hopeful and endures through ALL circumstances." ~ 1 Corinthians 13:7

If only the whole world could read that!
Great write, really to the point and some great questions you put forward, all justified!
Loved it!

[SolomonSavant ~ The Rog..]

This is why I always say I don't believe "I'm in love with him/her" is the highest level. Anything you can be "IN" you can be out. To say "I love her/him" is final. It's absolute. There's on "out" for the circumstance. This is powerful beyond measure and should be required reading.... Thanks for writing it.