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Your Question:
Can love revive a dying flame?
Answer:
The question of whether love can revive a dying flame is one that speaks to the very heart of what it means to love another person. As a pastor, I've seen many couples struggle with this very issue - a flame that once burned bright and hot, but has since dwindled to a smoldering ember. But I truly believe that love has the power to revive even the most dying of flames. You see, love is not just a feeling, but a choice. It's a commitment to put the needs of another person before our own, to sacrifice for them, and to serve them even when it's hard. And it's precisely this kind of love that can bring new life to a dying relationship. When we choose to love our partner with a selfless and sacrificial love, we create an environment in which the flame of love can be rekindled. It's not just about feelings, but about a deep and abiding commitment to one another. As I look at my own marriage to Susan, I'm reminded of this truth. We've been married for 19 years, and there have been times when our love has felt like a dying flame. But through it all, we've chosen to love each other, to sacrifice for each other, and to serve one another. And I can tell you, it's precisely this kind of love that has kept our flame burning bright. So, to answer your question, I firmly believe that love can indeed revive a dying flame, and that it's a choice that we must make every day if we want to see our relationships thrive.
Sources:
christian theology
millard erickson
true sexual morality
daniel heimbach
history eschatology
n t wright
power of a praying wife
stormie omartian
biblical critical theory
christopher watkin
1 corinthians
thomas schreiner
meaning of marriage
timothy keller
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