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Your Question:
What happens when love is put to the test in the face of uncertainty?
Answer:
As a pastor, I've seen many couples struggle with the test of love in the face of uncertainty. When feelings are put to the test, it can be excruciating, especially when so much depends on making the right decision. I've seen couples like Jimi Jamison and Carole King, who are searching for a love that's everlasting, but are unsure if their feelings are strong enough. It's a situation that can be difficult to navigate, and one that requires a deep understanding of what love truly means. In my experience, love is not just a feeling, but a responsibility that requires effort and commitment. It's a deep unity that is maintained by the will and deliberately strengthened by habit. As a husband to Susan and a father to Joshua and Rebecca, I can attest to the fact that love is not just a romantic feeling, but a choice that we make every day. It's a choice to put the needs of others before our own, to forgive and to understand, and to love even when it's hard. When love is put to the test in the face of uncertainty, it's essential to remember that love is a choice, not just a feeling. As a Christian, I believe that love is a fundamental aspect of our relationship with God, and that it should be the guiding principle in our relationships with others. By choosing to love, even when it's hard, we demonstrate our commitment to God and to each other. And it's in those moments of uncertainty that we discover the true meaning of love, and the depth of our commitment to one another.
Sources:
letters of john
john stott
true sexual morality
daniel heimbach
introduction biblical ethics
robertson mcquilkin
new testament background and message
thomas lea
right thinking in age of chaos
john macarthur
mere christianity
c s lewis
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