Biblical Answer

Showing Great Love When We're Feeling Tired

When we're feeling tired, it's natural to wonder how we can show great love to others. However, the Bible teaches us that true love is not just a feeling, but a choice we make every day, regardless of our emotional state. In fact, the Bible says, "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres." (1 Corinthians 13:4-7).

Choosing to Love Despite Our Emotions

So, how can we choose to love others when we're feeling tired? First, we need to understand that love is not just a feeling, but a decision we make every day. When we're feeling tired, we may not feel like being loving, but we can still choose to act lovingly. We can choose to listen to others, to be patient with them, and to show kindness to them. We can choose to put their needs before our own, even when we're feeling drained. This doesn't mean we have to be perfect, but we can strive to be more loving and kind, even when we're not feeling like it.

The Power of God's Love

The Bible also teaches us that God's love is the greatest love of all. His love is not based on our feelings or actions, but on His own character. He loves us unconditionally, even when we're feeling tired or unloving. In fact, He loves us so much that He sent His Son, Jesus, to die for us while we were still sinners. (Romans 5:8) This shows us that God's love is not just a feeling, but a choice He makes every day to love us, even when we don't deserve it. When we're feeling tired, we can draw on God's love and ask for His strength to love others as He loves us. By choosing to love others, even when we're feeling tired, we can show great love to those around us and experience the power of God's love in our lives.