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What happens when love is tested in the face of uncertainty?
Answer:
As a pastor and a husband, I've seen my fair share of relationships being tested by uncertainty. When love is put to the test, it's easy to get caught up in our emotions and question whether our feelings are strong enough. My wife Susan and I have been married for 19 years, and we've had our fair share of ups and downs. But through it all, we've learned that love is not just a feeling, but a responsibility that requires commitment and sacrifice. When faced with uncertainty, it's easy to get caught up in our own desires and expectations. But true love requires us to put the other person's needs before our own. As a pastor, I've seen many couples struggle with this very issue. They want to hold on to their own desires and expectations, rather than surrendering to God's will. But true love requires us to let go of our own desires and trust in God's plan. It's a difficult path to walk, but it's one that requires us to put our faith in action. In my own marriage, I've learned that love is not just a feeling, but a choice. It's a choice to put my wife's needs before my own, to listen to her, to support her, and to love her even when it's hard. And it's not just about my relationship with Susan, but also about my relationship with God. When I put my trust in God, I'm able to love my wife and my children with a love that's not based on emotions, but on a deep commitment to God's will. And that's what I want for my children, Joshua and Rebecca, as they grow up and navigate their own relationships.
Sources:
letters of john
john stott
introduction biblical ethics
robertson mcquilkin
true sexual morality
daniel heimbach
meaning of marriage
timothy keller
right thinking in age of chaos
john macarthur
new testament background and message
thomas lea
proverbs
lindsay wilson
my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
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