

Patiently offer grace to help them overcome their frailties and flaws and allow love to bring out the best in you both. If you love someone, choose to see the best in them. I will believe in you even when you struggle to believe in yourself. “ There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” – Jesus ( John 15:13)ģ. When you love someone, you must be willing to risk your own comfort, your reputation or even your own life to protect theirs.

When we express real love to someone, we’re asking them to place their heart and their life into our hands, because we’d be willing to die to protect them. “Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.” 1 Corinthians 13:7 It’s a choice to stand by someone through all the ups and downs of life for better or for worse, no matter what! Love, but its very definition, is rooted in commitment. Next time you say, “ I love you,” remember that you are really communicating these four separate truths all at once: The concept of love has been hijacked, cheapened and distorted by many and it’s time we reclaim it!īelow are four distinct truths that should all be expressed and meant each time you use the words, “I love you.” Many will attempt to twist and distort the true meaning of love to manipulate others, exploit others for selfish gain or fuel unhealthy, codependent relationships. Sadly, anything with power can be misused and abused. These three little words are packed with power!
