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Your Question:
What happens when love becomes a choice in the face of uncertainty?
Answer:
As a pastor and a husband of 19 years, I've come to realize that love is not just a feeling, but a choice. When Susan and I first got married, we thought we loved each other, but it was a love based on our parents' influences and the culture we grew up in. But over time, we've learned that love is a responsibility that requires commitment and practice. It's not just a feeling that comes and goes, but a choice we make every day to love and cherish each other, even when it's hard. In fact, research has shown that having too many options can actually decrease satisfaction and happiness. When we're faced with uncertainty, it can be excruciating, and we may doubt our partner's intentions or fidelity. But as Christians, we know that God guides us through our everyday choices, and if we're about to choose something He doesn't want, He'll give us a sense of doubt or restraint. When we yield to His teachings and guidance, we can make choices that lead to happiness and fulfillment. For Susan and me, our love has become a choice, a commitment we make to each other every day. We've learned to put aside our doubts and uncertainties and focus on the responsibility of loving each other. And as a result, our love has grown stronger and more joyful. It's not just a feeling, but a choice we make every day, and it's a choice that brings us happiness and fulfillment.
Sources:
meaning of marriage
timothy keller
introduction biblical ethics
robertson mcquilkin
true sexual morality
daniel heimbach
depression
edward welch
right thinking in age of chaos
john macarthur
confronting christianity
rebecca mclaughlin
my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
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