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Do you realize that our highest purpose in life is love? It’s a beautiful concept. Do you need love? I can’t help but think of the wise words Aretha Franklin once said: “When God loves you, what can be better than that?” How true those words are! Love is not just an emotion. You can find love at church, through volunteering, in grocery stores, and by networking with close friends, but be patient and wait on the Lord. Love is a choice we make each day; it is not only a feeling, but a decision we make toward another person. Sometimes we fail to see that without love, there is little else in life to strive for. God is love, and He wants us to love one another and be loved by one another.
Colossians 3:12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.
All You Need Is Jesus Because Jesus Is Love!
What Does Real Love Look Like?
He left behind his Holy Spirit to guide us on this earthly journey and prepare us for eternal bliss with him in heaven, so if you find yourself yearning for love, whether it be romantic affection or fulfillment through work, hobbies, or anything else.
I encourage you to turn first to God. Seek him out as your ultimate source of real love. Why? Because when we truly understand how deeply God loves us, all other forms of love begin to pale in comparison. Through him, we learn what real love looks like: selflessness, compassion, and forgiveness — virtues that extend far beyond mere infatuation or fleeting desires. ~ Bill Greguska
1. What is True Love According to the Bible?
Before searching for true love, it is essential to understand what true love means from a biblical perspective. The Bible speaks of love in various forms, but true love is grounded in the selfless, sacrificial love God demonstrates toward humanity.
a. Agape Love: The Highest Form of Love
In the New Testament, one of the most significant Greek words for love is agape. This love is not based on emotions or attraction; it is unconditional and sacrificial, seeking others’ well-being. Agape love often describes God’s love for humanity and the love believers should show toward others.
- 1 John 4:8 (NKJV):
“He who does not love does not know God, for God is love.”
God’s love is the epitome of true love, and He calls His followers to love others in the same way. This love is not self-serving; it focuses on giving and seeking the best for others. Jesus Christ demonstrated agape love when He willingly sacrificed Himself on the cross for the sins of humanity.
- John 15:13 (NKJV):
“Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends.”
This verse shows the ultimate example of true love: sacrificial love. The model of true love Jesus teaches involves selflessness, humility, and a willingness to serve others, even at great personal cost.
b. Love as a Command
The Bible does not merely suggest love; it commands it. Jesus’ first and greatest commandment is to love God with all one’s heart, soul, and mind. The second commandment is to love one’s neighbor as oneself.
- Matthew 22:37-39 (NKJV):
“Jesus said to him, ‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.'”
True love begins with God, and it flows out to others. As we learn to love God with all our being, our capacity to love others grows as well. This love is not based on others’ actions or how lovable they seem, but on a command to reflect God’s love in all relationships.
c. Love as Sacrifice and Service
True love is characterized by sacrifice and service. Love is not about receiving, but about giving—often when it is complicated, inconvenient, or unreciprocated. The Bible makes it clear that love requires action.
- 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 (NKJV):
“Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.”
This passage, often called the “love chapter,” clearly shows what love looks like in action. It involves patience, kindness, humility, selflessness, and perseverance. True love in relationships, whether romantic, familial, or platonic, embodies these qualities.
2. How to Prepare for True Love
Finding true love begins with spiritual, emotional, and mental preparation. Christians believe that love is a gift from God, and seeking true love should be part of a person’s overall commitment to live according to God’s will. Preparing for true love means cultivating a heart ready to love as Christ loved us.
a. Seek God First
All love begins with a relationship with God. By cultivating a deep, personal relationship with God, a believer can grow in understanding and practicing love. This means seeking God’s will through prayer, worship, and studying His Word.
- Matthew 6:33 (NKJV):
“But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.”
When a person seeks God first, they align their heart with His purposes. This not only helps them grow in love but also prepares them to love others in a Christlike way. Trusting God’s timing and His plans for your life is essential to preparing for true love.
b. Know Who You Are in Christ
Before seeking love from others, you must understand your worth in Christ. This is not selfishness or arrogance, but recognizing that you are a beloved creation of God.
- Psalm 139:13-14 (NKJV):
“For You formed my inward parts;
You covered me in my mother’s womb.
I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
Marvelous are Your works,
And that my soul knows very well.”
When you know and accept your worth in Christ, you are better prepared to love others in a healthy and balanced way. People secure in God’s love are less likely to seek validation from others and better able to love without expecting anything in return.
c. Cultivate Christlike Character
True love is rooted in godly character. Before seeking a romantic relationship, cultivate qualities that reflect Christ’s heart, such as patience, kindness, humility, and integrity.
- Galatians 5:22-23 (NKJV):
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law.”
These virtues naturally flow from the Holy Spirit’s work in a believer’s life. As a person grows in Christlikeness, they become better able to demonstrate true love in all their relationships, including romantic ones. Therefore, the journey to finding true love is also a journey of personal growth and spiritual maturity.
d. Learn to Love Others Unconditionally
True love doesn’t depend on another person’s actions or worth. It is about loving people as they are, without conditions. This can be difficult, especially in relationships where disappointment or hurt has occurred. However, the Bible teaches that love should not be based on personal gain but should be unconditional.
- Romans 13:10 (NKJV):
“Love does no harm to a neighbor; therefore, love is the fulfillment of the law.”
When Christians practice unconditional love, they reflect God’s love toward others, including in their romantic relationships. This kind of love does not manipulate or control; it serves, supports, and sacrifices for others’ good.
3. Finding True Love in Relationships
When the heart is prepared and the individual has cultivated godly characteristics, they can begin searching for true love. The Bible offers guidance on pursuing healthy, loving relationships that honor God.
a. Marriage: A Covenant of Love
The Bible holds up marriage as the ideal context for romantic love. Marriage is described as a covenant between a man, a woman, and God. It reflects the relationship between Christ and the Church and requires commitment, selflessness, and sacrifice.
- Ephesians 5:25-28 (NKJV):
“Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her, that He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the word, that He might present her to Himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that she should be holy and without blemish.”
True love in marriage mirrors Christ’s sacrificial love for the Church. Husbands are called to love their wives selflessly, and wives are called to respect and support their husbands. This mutual submission and sacrificial love create the foundation for a lasting, fulfilling marriage.
b. Purity and Patience in Courtship
Before entering a marriage, it is essential to practice purity and patience. God calls His people to avoid immorality and to wait for the right time and person. The Bible teaches that relationships should be built on trust, respect, and godly principles.
- 1 Thessalonians 4:3-4 (NKJV):
“For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you should abstain from sexual immorality; that each of you should know how to possess his own vessel in sanctification and honor.”
Purity is essential to finding true love. By respecting God’s standards for relationships, believers can create a strong foundation of trust and intimacy that honors Him.
c. Trust in God’s Timing
Finally, finding true love involves trusting God’s timing. While the desire for love is natural, Christians are encouraged to wait patiently for God to provide the right person at the right time. Trusting God with the process helps believers avoid rushing into relationships that are not His will and ensures love is built on His guidance and wisdom.
- Proverbs 3:5-6 (NKJV):
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
And lean not on your own understanding;
In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He shall direct your paths.”
Trusting God’s timing helps believers stay open to His plan, rather than forcing relationships based on worldly desires.
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- Do you need to apologize or make amends to anyone for something you have done or failed to do?
- How have you been handling your daily frustrations this week?
- Have you prayed and read your Bible this past week?
- Did you make enough quality time with God, your wife or husband, family, and friends?
- Do you reach out to those in need? Do you realize you need love, too?
- Did you give 100% this past week in your physical exercise, eating, and sleeping habits? 1 Corinthians: Do you partake in half-truths or outright lies to put yourself in a better light with those around you? Or have you been gossiping or doing dirt-gossiping
- Did you pray for anyone or share your faith with anyone, especially an unbeliever, this past week? Matthew 28:18-20
- Did you manage your time wisely? Did anyone or anything compromise your integrity this week?
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Honor God By Obeying God!
We all need love, but have you noticed we use it too casually, as if it’s just a matter of will? God commands it; otherwise, God will not forgive us. We must consciously choose to forgive; the other person (who wronged you) may not want forgiveness and may never change, but that doesn’t negate God’s desire for us to have God’s forgiving spirit (Matthew 5:44).
Ideally, the other person at fault will seek reconciliation; if not, the wronged person can still choose to forgive. We all need love, and we also need to forgive. Be a peacemaker, not a troublemaker!
There have been times when I have had to forgive someone just because God has commanded that in my life as a Christian.
My emotions might not have been willing, but my spirit obeyed God’s word. I forgave the person because I had been forgiven so much.
Remember, when we love, we fulfill God’s greatest command!
What A Wonderful World This Would Be!
Some Specific Scriptures To Encourage You:
1 John 4:19 ESV
We love because he first loved us.
John 3:16 ESV
For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
Ephesians 5:25 ESV
Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.
Galatians 5:14 ESV
For the whole law is fulfilled in one word: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”
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